Catherine Bortic Heller
"Aristocrat" Stapling Machine

"Aristocrat" Stapling Machine
"Aristocrat" Stapling Machine
DesignerAmerican, 1896–1974
DesignerAmerican, 1888–1968
DesignerAmerican, 1886–1963
ManufacturerAmerican, 1897–1955
ManufacturerAmerican, 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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ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill, Houston; given to MFAH, 1987.
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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