2008.20.3.a-b, Box, Laurits Christian Eichner, c. 1937



GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
This neatly fluted, architectonic box by Laurits Christian Eichner reveals the taste for modern classicized forms prevalent in American design during the 1930s. 

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  • Kevin W. Tucker, DMA unpublished material, 2008.

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PROVENANCE 
About 1937: United States

Until 2008: Jewel Stern, Coral Gables, Florida [1]

From 2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Jewel Stern in 2008 [1]

[1] According to the following documents found in the DMA object file: DMA Acquisition Proposal (March 20, 2008), DMA Committee on Collections Agenda (April 2, 2008), Letter on DMA letterhead to donor Ms. Jewel Stern form Kevin W. Tucker former DMA Curator of Decorative Arts and Design (April 10, 2008), Letter on DMA letterhead to donor Ms. Jewel Stern from Gabriela Truly DMA Director of Collections Management (June 4, 2008), Deed of Gift from Jewel Stern (June 16, 2008)

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In addition to being a metal craftsman, Laurits Christian Eichner was an engineer and a historically influential maker of scientific instruments, many of which are still in service in laboratories and observatories around the world. 

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General Description
 
This neatly fluted, architectonic box by Laurits Christian Eichner reveals the taste for modern classicized forms prevalent in American design during the 1930s. 

Adapted from
  • Kevin W. Tucker, DMA unpublished material, 2008.

Fun Facts
In addition to being a metal craftsman, Laurits Christian Eichner was an engineer and a historically influential maker of scientific instruments, many of which are still in service in laboratories and observatories around the world. 

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TMS Updates
Geo Xrefs - constituent place of birth
Geo Xrefs - place of origin
Provenance
Entered Published References

Catalogue essays

Artist/designers

Cultures

Geography 

Process/materials

Historical periods

Individuals

Subject terms

RELATED OBJECTS 

PROVENANCE 
About 1937: United States

Until 2008: Jewel Stern, Coral Gables, Florida [1]

From 2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Jewel Stern in 2008 [1]

[1] According to the following documents found in the DMA object file: DMA Acquisition Proposal (March 20, 2008), DMA Committee on Collections Agenda (April 2, 2008), Letter on DMA letterhead to donor Ms. Jewel Stern form Kevin W. Tucker former DMA Curator of Decorative Arts and Design (April 10, 2008), Letter on DMA letterhead to donor Ms. Jewel Stern from Gabriela Truly DMA Director of Collections Management (June 4, 2008), Deed of Gift from Jewel Stern (June 16, 2008)

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