Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
2008.011 |
Object Identification Number |
2008.011.004 |
Object Name |
Paperweight |
Donor |
Masengarb, John Vogt |
Description |
Small metal paperweight with a mini-anvil decoration. The base is a rectangular shaped piece of metal with beveled edges, which are slightly curved. The bottom of the base is covered with a piece of black felt approximately 1/8" thick. The anvil decoration (15/16"L x 1/2" T) is placed in the center of the base. There are no distinguishable markings on it. |
Dimensions |
H-0.875 W-2.25 L-1.75 inches |
Made By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Used By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Material |
Metal/Felt |
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\2008011004.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
04/10/2008 |