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Zenith Stapler, Model 548 E

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Zenith Stapler, Model 548 E
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DesignerItalian, 1896–1957
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Zenith Stapler, Model 548 E
Datedesigned 1948, made c. 1980
MediumMetal, enamel, and nickel-plated brass
Dimensions3 1/2 × 5 7/8 × 1/2 in. (8.9 × 14.9 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Michels in honor of Dennis Freedman
Object number2021.15
Non exposé

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Provenance[Unidentified retailer, c. 1980]; Private collection, Houston, by c. 1980–until c. 1995; purchased by Will Michels (b. 1968), c. 1995; given to MFAH, 2021.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Top edge: ZENITH / SCATOLA AZZURRA / BOÎTE BLEUE / BLUE BOX / CAJITA AZUL
Front edge: ZENITH / 548/E / Pat / 444639
Side: IMPORTÉ D'ITALIE / MADE IN ITALY

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