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Cat Bookend, One of Pair
- Designer: Walter von Nessen, American, born Germany, 1889-1943
- Manufacturer: Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876-present
- Medium: Copper-plated alloy
- Place Manufactured: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
- Dates: 1930-1935
- Dimensions: 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm)
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor - Accession Number: 1994.156.4
- Credit Line: H. Randolph Lever Fund
- Image: Group, 1994.156.4_1994.156.5_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
- Catalogue Description: One of pair with 1994.156.5. Copper-plated copper alloy bookend in the form of an abstract startled cat standing on a rectangular base. The body/legs are made from a single piece of pipe about 3/4" in diameter bent into an inverted U-shape. A spherical head with large round eyes and two conical ears is affixed on the right side. The tail, joined to the body on the left side, is bent at a right angle away from the body, then points straight up. Underside of base covered with green felt.
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