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1902

  • Work on this object began.

1904

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Biscuit Box Biscuit Box

This is a biscuit box. It was designed by Hugo Leven and manufactured by J. P. Kayser & Sohn. It is dated 1902–04 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is pewter. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel. It is credited Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17.1 × 10.8 × 15.9 cm (6 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 6 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Kayserzinn 4472

Cite this object as

Biscuit Box Biscuit Box; Designed by Hugo Leven (German, 1874-1956); Manufactured by J. P. Kayser & Sohn (Germany); pewter; H x W x D: 17.1 × 10.8 × 15.9 cm (6 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 6 1/4 in.); Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel; 2013-49-9-a,b

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