Designer
Catherine Bortic Heller(American, 1896–1974)American, 1896–1974
Designer
William H. Gref(American, 1888–1968)American, 1888–1968
Designer
Lester L. Wheeler(American, 1886–1963)American, 1886–1963
Manufacturer
E. H. Hotchkiss Co.(American, 1897–1955)American, 1897–1955
Manufacturer
Plastic Turning Company(American, c. 1937–c. 1960)American, c. 1937–c. 1960
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Aristocrat" Stapling Machine
Date1937
PlaceNorwalk, Connecticut, United States
MediumPhenolic resin, and metal
Dimensions2 11/16 × 7 1/2 × 2 3/8 in.
Credit LineGift of William J. Hill
Object number87.214
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design" at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, March 15 to July 20, 2003.
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