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Object Timeline

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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1971

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Juwel Stapler

This is a Stapler. It was manufactured by Elastic GmbH and patentee: Fridolin Polzer. It is dated ca. 1935 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is enamelled metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Juwel for a Tool.

This object was donated by Rodman A. Heeren. It is credited Gift of Rodman A. Heeren.

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

  • Stapler
  • nickel-plated stainless steel.
  • Courtesy of Thom Browne.
  • 74.2015.9

Its dimensions are

1.1 x 14.6 x 6.7 cm (7/16 x 5 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Juwel Stapler; Manufactured by Elastic GmbH; Patentee: Fridolin Polzer (American, b. Austria, 1878 - 1962); USA; enamelled metal; 1.1 x 14.6 x 6.7 cm (7/16 x 5 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Rodman A. Heeren; 1971-92-2

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