Images(5)

Cabinet, Curio

Object number2021.147.13 a-h

Manufacturer Hamilton Manufacturing Company

OriginHong Kong, China

MediumWood; Iron; Metal; Plastic; Fabric; Ceramic; Glass; Paint; Adhesive; Pewter

Credit LineEstate of Linda Dickerson

DescriptionRectangular wooden printing drawer reformatted for use as a wall display shelf containing numerous figurines including five detached figurines. Drawer is divided into three sections, each with numerous smaller compartments. The smaller compartments have various colorfully patterned fabrics glued into the back and each contain a figurine that is glued to the drawer, mainly animals. Drawer has two rails that extend past the rectangular area. Front of drawer (top of display shelf) has iron handle with raised maker's mark. Reverse has two screws with metal hanging wire strung between.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 19.375 x 32.125 x 3.5 in. (49.2 x 81.6 x 8.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 0.875 x 1.375 x 0.75 in. (2.2 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 2.5 x 1.188 x 1.625 in. (6.4 x 3 x 4.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 0.5 x 0.75 in. (1.3 x 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 0.375 x 0.563 x 1.313 in. (1 x 1.4 x 3.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (f): 0.75 x 0.5 x 0.75 in. (1.9 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (g): 1.75 x 1.313 x 0.938 in. (4.4 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (h): 1.125 x 1.25 x 0.375 in. (2.9 x 3.2 x 1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Knick-knack near center of display shelf has black text "Cow path. / Slow".
Marks(a)
Front of drawer (top of display shelf) has iron handle with raised text "HAMILTON / MFG' CO".

(b)
Proper left side of figurine has imprinted text "©PEWTER".

(g)
Back has raised text "©1970 / M-G-M, Inc. / HONG KONG".
Historical NotesCurio cabinet that belonged to Linda Dickerson.

Previous owner Linda A. Dickerson (1961 - 2020)

Related institution Carnegie Mellon University