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Background imageFunctional Collection: THE EDEN PROJECT

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Background imageFunctional Collection: Hooked Rug, c. 1939. Creator: Georgine E. Mason

Hooked Rug, c. 1939. Creator: Georgine E. Mason
Hooked Rug, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Woven Wool Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: William P. Shearwood

Woven Wool Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Woven Wool Coverlet, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: The iron hand of Gottfried Goetz von Berlichingen zu Hornberg

The iron hand of Gottfried Goetz von Berlichingen zu Hornberg, 1480, 1562, a Frankish kingdom knight

Background imageFunctional Collection: Interior of a seigniorial house or manor house

Interior of a seigniorial house or manor house, 14th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Chair, 14th or 15th century

Chair, 14th or 15th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Chair, 14th or 15th century

Chair, 14th or 15th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Canopy bed, 14th century

Canopy bed, 14th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Louise of Savoy, 1476 - 1531, French noble and regent of France

Louise of Savoy, 1476 - 1531, French noble and regent of France

Background imageFunctional Collection: Sedan chair of Charles V, 16th century

Sedan chair of Charles V, 16th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Christine de Pizan, 1364 - c. 1430

Christine de Pizan, 1364 - c. 1430, Italian-born French poet

Background imageFunctional Collection: Bedroom, 15th century

Bedroom, 15th century

Background imageFunctional Collection: Table with Deep Drawer, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman

Table with Deep Drawer, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman
Table with Deep Drawer, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Witch Lantern, 1937. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke

Witch Lantern, 1937. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Witch Lantern, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant

Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant, Liverpool during the Second World War

Background imageFunctional Collection: BAC 1-11

BAC 1-11 at Hurn undergoing functional tests before flight-testing. Date: circa 1966

Background imageFunctional Collection: Wheel Jack, 1940. Creator: Orville Skaren

Wheel Jack, 1940. Creator: Orville Skaren
Wheel Jack, 1940

Background imageFunctional Collection: Spinning Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: Virgil A. Liberto

Spinning Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: Virgil A. Liberto
Spinning Wheel, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Spinning Wheel, 1935/1942. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon

Spinning Wheel, 1935/1942. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Spinning Wheel, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pitcher, 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky

Pitcher, 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky
Pitcher, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Jar, c. 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky

Jar, c. 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky
Jar, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky

Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1937. Creator: C.W. Perky
Pa. German Pie Dish, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Toleware Canister, 1935/1942. Creator: Myra Newswanger

Toleware Canister, 1935/1942. Creator: Myra Newswanger
Toleware Canister, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Bread Basket, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams

Bread Basket, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Bread Basket, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Copper Tea Kettle, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams

Copper Tea Kettle, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Copper Tea Kettle, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Flour Sifter, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Wegg

Flour Sifter, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Wegg
Flour Sifter, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Trivet, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Trivet, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Trivet, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Betty Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Betty Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Betty Lamp, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Interior, c. 1936. Creator: Unknown

Interior, c. 1936. Creator: Unknown
Interior, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Flatiron, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Flatiron, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Flatiron, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Spice Box, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Spice Box, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Spice Box, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Stamping machine at Treasury, between 1910 and 1920

Stamping machine at Treasury, between 1910 and 1920

Background imageFunctional Collection: Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt

Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt
Lantern, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Hand Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt

Hand Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt
Hand Lantern, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: William Schmidt

Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: William Schmidt
Hand Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Cast Iron Tea Kettle, c. 1938. Creator: William Schmidt

Cast Iron Tea Kettle, c. 1938. Creator: William Schmidt
Cast Iron Tea Kettle, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Silver Kettle with Lamp & Stand, c

Silver Kettle with Lamp & Stand, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Herbert Russin

Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Herbert Russin
Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Hand Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Square Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Square Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Square Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Hand Lantern, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Plate Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Suzanne Roy

Plate Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Suzanne Roy
Plate Warmer, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Trivet, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Rothenberg

Trivet, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Rothenberg
Trivet, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pa. German Chair, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Chair, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Chair, c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen

Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Zwysen
Pa. German Butter Mold, c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Bell Jar, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Zupa

Bell Jar, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Zupa
Bell Jar, c. 1939

Background imageFunctional Collection: Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Ladle, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Glass Bottle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Glass Bottle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Glass Bottle, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Tripod Table, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Tripod Table, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Tripod Table, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Grandfather Clock, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Grandfather Clock, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Grandfather Clock, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Sugar Bowl with Cover, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Sugar Bowl with Cover, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Sugar Bowl with Cover, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Ring Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Ring Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Ring Bottle, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Indian, c. 1940. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Indian, c. 1940. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Indian, c. 1940

Background imageFunctional Collection: Cigar Store Indian, c. 1940. Creator: N. H. Yeckley

Cigar Store Indian, c. 1940. Creator: N. H. Yeckley
Cigar Store Indian, c. 1940

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pewter Dipper, 1935/1942. Creator: Hyman Pearlman

Pewter Dipper, 1935/1942. Creator: Hyman Pearlman
Pewter Dipper, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Pitcher (Ecclesiastical), 1938. Creator: N. H. Yeckley

Pitcher (Ecclesiastical), 1938. Creator: N. H. Yeckley
Pitcher (Ecclesiastical), 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: South Wall of 'Governor's Room' at Mission

South Wall of "Governor's Room" at Mission, 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Iron Griddle, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Papa

Iron Griddle, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Papa
Iron Griddle, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Keystone, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley

Keystone, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley
Keystone, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Copper Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley

Copper Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley
Copper Pitcher, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Iron Griddle, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Papa

Iron Griddle, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Papa
Iron Griddle, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Baptismal Font and Stand, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley

Baptismal Font and Stand, 1935/1942. Creator: N. H. Yeckley
Baptismal Font and Stand, 1935/1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Santo, c. 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Santo, c. 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Santo, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Retablo, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Retablo, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Retablo, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Retablo, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: George Nelson

Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: George Nelson
Lamp, c. 1936

Background imageFunctional Collection: Retablos, 1938. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Retablos, 1938. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Retablos, 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Santo - San Antonio de Padua, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Santo - San Antonio de Padua, 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Santo - San Antonio de Padua, 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Saddle, c. 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods

Saddle, c. 1937. Creator: Ranka S. Woods
Saddle, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Wolfson

Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Wolfson
Doll, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Chair (handmade), c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson

Chair (handmade), c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Chair (handmade), c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Metal Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson

Metal Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Metal Trivet, c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Glenn Wilson

Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Trivet, c. 1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson

Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Trivet, c. 1941

Background imageFunctional Collection: Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Glenn Wilson

Trivet, c. 1942. Creator: Glenn Wilson
Trivet, c. 1942

Background imageFunctional Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageFunctional Collection: Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Jack Williamson

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Jack Williamson
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Background imageFunctional Collection: Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Lady's Night Cap, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Lady's Night Cap, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Lady's Night Cap, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: Blanket Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Blanket Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Blanket Chest, c. 1938

Background imageFunctional Collection: School-master's desk, probably 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

School-master's desk, probably 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
School-master's desk, probably 1938



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Functional: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and explore a collection objects that were designed to serve a purpose, each with its own unique story. From the table with a deep drawer crafted by Mattie P. Goodman between 1935 and 1942, to Lloyd Charles Lemcke's witch lantern from 1937, these pieces offer us a window into history. During the Second World War, an interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant in Liverpool reveals how functionality was prioritized even amidst challenging times. The restaurant served as a haven for locals seeking nourishment during wartime. Gordon Sanborn's creations showcase his craftsmanship and attention to detail. His Pennsylvania German tinder box from around 1939 is not only practical but also reflects cultural heritage. Andirons, toast racks, candle stands - all meticulously crafted by Sanborn - demonstrate how functionality can be combined with beauty. The coffee grinder from 1936 transports us to simpler times when grinding beans by hand was an essential part of daily life. Meanwhile, Gordon Sanborn's sconce from 1938 adds elegance and warmth to any room it illuminates. Even everyday objects like bootjacks or flat iron holders had their place in this era of functionality-driven design. These items created by Gordon Sanborn are reminders that every aspect of life could be made more efficient through thoughtful design. Finally, we have the silver tankard from 1936 – another creation by Gordon Sanborn – which showcases both function and style in one piece. It serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of well-crafted objects throughout history. As we marvel at these functional artifacts from decades past, let them inspire us to appreciate simplicity and purposefulness in our own lives today.

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