Balma, Capoduri, & C. S.p.A.
Zenith Stapler, Model 548 E

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ManufacturerManufactured by Balma, Capoduri, & C. S.p.A. (Italian, established 1924)Italian, established 1924

Designer Aldo Balma (Italian, 1896–1957)Italian, 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

Not on view

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

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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