Hand Blotter

Designed by Louis C. Tiffany American
 Tiffany Studios

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774

Interest in Native American heritage pervaded the United States at the turn of the century, as illustrated here by this desk set (1974.214.11-.14) that consists of large and small blotters, a tray, and an inkpot in the "American Indian" pattern, which was introduced in 1909. The stylized serpent, frog, bird, rain, and storm represent the seasons; connected circles represent the flight of time.

Hand Blotter, Designed by Louis C. Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York), Bronze, American

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