American Art Punch Bowl Possibly made in New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America1900-1915 Possibly made by Joseph Heinrichs, American (active New York and Paris), active 1897 - 1937 Copper and silver with stone arrowhead decoration; interior electroplated with gold * Gallery 111, American Art, first floor 1993-65-1 Purchased with the Richardson Fund and the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1993 |
LabelIn the twentieth century, as the eastern United States became more industrialized and urban, objects and images that evoked the ruggedness of the American West became popular. The iconography of this punch bowl - the representation of American Indian heads and bear pelt, together with the stone arrowheads - came to symbolize the country's uniqueness and strength as it was taking its place as a world power.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
