Design house
Norman Bel Geddes & Company(American, active 1927–1950)American, active 1927–1950
Designer
Charles W. Beeston, Cocktail Shaker (American, born England, 1904–1990)American, born England, 1904–1990
Designer
L. Garth Huxtable, Serving Tray (American, born Canada, 1911–1989)American, born Canada, 1911–1989
Designer
Jane A. McKay, Cocktail Cup (American, 1905–1999)American, 1905–1999
ManufacturerManufactured by
Revere Copper and Brass Co.(American, established 1928)American, established 1928
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Manhattan" Cocktail Set
DateDesigned 1934, made 1936-1939
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumChrome-plated brass
DimensionsCocktail shaker: 13 × 3 1/4 in. diameter (33 × 8.3 cm)
Serving tray: 7/8 x 14 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. (2.2 × 37.1 × 29.2 cm)
Cocktail cup: 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. diameter (11.7 × 6.4 cm)
Serving tray: 7/8 x 14 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. (2.2 × 37.1 × 29.2 cm)
Cocktail cup: 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. diameter (11.7 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by the American Institute of Architects, Houston; Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects; Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc.; Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects; Kirksey & Partners Architects; Powers Brown Architecture; Rey de la Reza; Lonnie Hoogeboom, AIA; Heights Venture Architects, LLP; Martha Murphree, Hon. AIA; Chris Hudson; Griesenbeck Architectural Products, Inc.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Searight; Martha Seng; John Hawkins; Dan Brents; Pam Vassallos; Palmer and Merry Schooley; and an anonymous donor
Object number2001.608.1-.10
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
Exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15-July 20, 2003.
"Form Follows Function: Celebrating 10 Years of the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection at the MFAH," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Alice Pratt Brown Garden Gallery, August 8, 2010-January 30, 2011.
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