Jean Chassaing (French, 1905-1938) “Josephine Baker,” ca. 1931. Gouache on paper, 21 x 15 in. Museum purchase.
Designer: Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988) Manufacturer: Zenith Radio Corporation, Chicago, IL (American, founded 1923), “Radio Nurse,” 1937, Bakelite and cellulose acetate, 8 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. Gift of Enrique Conill-Mendoza and AnaMari Goicoechea Via Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) 2021 Transfer.
Joe Jones (American, 1909-1963) “Adam and Eve,” circa 1930, Oil on Masonite, 38 1/2 x 28 in. Gift of Mr. Oliver F. Swift Via Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) 2021 Transfer.
Designer: Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893-1958), Manufacturer: Revere Copper and Brass Company, Rome, NY (American, founded 1928), “Skyscraper” Cocktail Shaker with Strainer in Lid, along with Cocktail Glasses, 1937. Chrome-plated Metal. Gift of Enrique Conill-Mendoza and AnaMari Goicoechea via Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) 2021 Transfer.
The Appleton’s unique Design and Art Deco collection has over 1,000 works providing an exceptional overview to early 20th century fine and decorative arts, architecture, design, fashion, jewelry and more created in the interwar period (1914-1939). The largest percentage of the collection is made up of over 570 industrial art objects created by the Chase Brass and Copper Company between 1920 and 1939. Select artists and designers included in the collection are Jean Chassaing (French, 1905-1938), Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988), Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893-1958), Cardwell Higgins (American, 1902-1983) and Demétre Haralamb Chiparus (Romanian, 1886–1947).