Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
2008.011 |
Object Identification Number |
2008.011.010 |
Object Name |
Paperweight |
Donor |
Masengarb, John Vogt |
Description |
Brass paperweight resembling a spinning wheel. It is a small piece with some functioning parts. The spinning wheel and the part where material would be threaded both rotate. Turning the spinning wheel also lifts a small lever on the side. Both of these parts are attached to a table bottom with four legs that are slightly slanted. There is gold paint on the underside. |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-2.5 L-1.375 inches |
Made By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Used By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Search Terms |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian Metalworking Paperweight |
Provenance |
Almost all items in this accession relate to the donor's grandfather, Asmus Christian Vogt (Fogt, original Danish spelling--changed after immigrating). He was born in Nakskov, Denmark on Dec. 13, 1868. He immigrated to the U.S.--Omaha, NE--1892. He died in Evanston, IL on June 10, 1949. During his lifetime, Vogt practiced metalworking. More family information may be found in the permanent file. |
Images |
090\2008011010.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
04/10/2008 |