Manning, Bowman & Co. designs in collections, at auction, and in exhibitions

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Manning Bowman Co waffle iron drawing
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Above, drawing of a waffle iron by Karl Ratliff for Manning, Bowman & Co. (letters patent no. 2,116,688; 10 May 1938). Below, Manning, Bowman & Co. products advertised in Vogue (1 June 1922). For both, see the entries on the parallel Manning, Bowman & Co. design catalogues and historical information page. For the waffle iron design, see one (c. 1941) in a museum collection listed below.


Manning, Bowman, & Co. and Modernism in product design. After two years of documentation recovery concerning Manning, Bowman & Co., still ongoing, the standout of their work seems to be their developing lines toward Modernism from c. 1920-45. Designs were included in Museum of Modern Art, New York, exhibitions and have been collected by leading museums partly focused on Modernist product design. It seems that the significance of the work in an inter-Modernism context has not yet been assessed.

In the immediate area of production in downtown Meriden, CT, in fact within a four-block radius, other important makers of Modernist product design lines include the International Silver Company, with their associated Hollywood radio and TV program featuring many stars, and the Miller Company, their lighting lines, and their cross-disciplinary Painting toward architecture-oriented initiatives, also considered internationally significant.

—Robert Preece, art / design journalist, researcher and editor, artdesigncafe.com. (2 April 2018)



A. Manning Bowman designs in collections (by year)


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1870s

1875-1900 - porridger

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1875-1900). Porridger. Pewter. (Accession no. 1932.876. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00705.)

c. 1875-1900 - teapot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1875-1900). Teapot. Pale blue enameled metal, nickel-plated brass and wood. (Accession no. 2001.27.0. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-95.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.


1880s

1880-1900 - coffee grinder

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1880-1900). Coffee grinder. (Identifier: V10323a-b. Viewed 8 May 2020. J00313).

1885 - coffeepot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1885). Graniteware coffeepot. (Viewed 28 April 2017. A02282.)


1890s

c. 1899 - cream pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1899). Cream pitcher. Silver or silver plate. (Cat. no. 2000.7.2116. Viewed 8 July 2018. G02368-69).

1899-1925 - can

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1899-1925). Can. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 2008.109.021ab. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02198-99).


1900s

1900-10 - chafing dish

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1900-10). Chafing dish. Silver-plate, fruitwood. (Accession no. 1969.3645A-E. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00707.)

c. 1901 - chafing dish

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1901). Chafing dish. (Accession no. 1998.44.2. Viewed 10 April 2017. A02126.)

c. 1902 - stein

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1902). Stein. Pewter. (Cat. no. P2012.08. Viewed 28 August 2018. J00190).

c. 1903 - tankard

Manning Bowman & Co. (c. 1903). Tankard, trophy. (Accession no. 1961.794. Viewed 8 April 2017. A02000.)

1904 - trophy

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1904). Trophy. Copper, white metal. (Accession no. 1971.1773. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00706.)

patented 1904 - Eclipse bread mixer and kneader

Manning, Bowman & Co. (patented 1904). Eclipse bread mixer and kneader. (Accession no. 974.002.001. Viewed 4 September 2020. J00595).

c. 1904 - tea kettle on stand

Manning, Bowman Co. (c. 1904). Tea kettle on stand. Brass, with wooden handle and finial. (Accession no. 1977.146a-d. Viewed 27 March 2017. A01796.)

c. 1904 - coffee maker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1904). Coffee maker. (Artifact no. 1992.1021.001. Viewed 26 September 2020. J00779).

c. 1904 - "sprit lamp"

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1904). "Sprit lamp". (Cat. no. KM.05550a-c. Viewed 14 July 2018. G02726).

c. 1906 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1906). Toaster. (Accession no. H 16353. Viewed 7 September 2017. G00214.)

c. 1906 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1906). Toaster. (Cat. no. 2012.3.3. Viewed 14 July 2018. G02705-07).

c. 1906 - coffee percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1906). Coffee percolator. (Cat. no. 87-95-30. Viewed 6 July 2018. G02384).

c. 1906 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1906). Toaster. (Cat. no. 81.48.2. Viewed 20 July 2018. C00068).

patented 1906 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (patented 1906). Toaster. (Object ID no. H.7254.64. Viewed 4 August 2018. H00284).

1906-40 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1906-40). Tray. Metal. (Accession no. S.1975.75.216. Viewed 11 June 2017. A02729.)

1909-10 - trophy cup

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1909-10). Trophy cup. Metal. (Accession no. H.2006.100.1. Viewed 11 June 2017. A02726.)



Click the following link to see the parallel webpage - Manning, Bowman & Company design catalogues and historical documentation.


1910s

c. 1910 - coffee percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1910). Coffee percolator. (Inventory no. EVZ:2002/0700-478. Viewed 10 February 2021. J01106).

c. 1910 - Meteor coffee machine

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1910). Meteor coffee machine. (Inventory no. EVZ:2002/0700-483. Viewed 10 February 2021. J01107).

c. 1910 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1910). Toaster. (Accession no. 1987.185.0. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-54.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1910 - toaster and toast rack

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1910). Toaster and toast rack. Steel, nickel, chrome, wood. (OCLC no. 17376918. Viewed 10 April 2016. A00359.)

1911 - cigarette lighter

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1911). Cigarette lighter. (Accession no. 2001.141.2. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-44.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1915 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1915). Toaster. (Item ID no. 959.119.001. Viewed 10 July 2018. G02454-55).

c. 1915 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1915). Tray. (Accession no. 1996.95.3. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-78.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.


1920s

c. 1920-50 - ashtray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1920-50). Ashtray. (Accession no. 2000.52.1a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-91.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1925 - trophy / coffee urn

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1925). Trophy / coffee urn, patent no. 1,475,334, etc. (Cat. no. 82.74.8. Viewed 20 July 2018. C00066).

c. 1925 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1925). Waffle iron. (Object ID no. 87.471.1. Viewed 5 August 2018. H00322).

patented 1926 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (patented 1926). Tray. (Object ID no. PM.80.19.542. Viewed 5 August 2018. H00321).

c. 1928 - cocktail set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1928). Cocktail set (shaker, tray, six cups). Chrome, catalin (plastic). (Accession no. 2008.276.1-8. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00118.)

c. 1928 - coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1928). Coffee service (coffee percolator). Chrome, catalin (plastic). (Accession no. 2008.277.2a-c. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00119.)

c. 1928 - coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1928). Coffee service (creamer, sugar bowl, tray). Chrome, catalin (plastic). (Accession no. 2008.277.1; 3; 4a-b. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00122.)

1928-30 - mantel clock

Edward A. Farr for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1928-30). Mantel clock. Chromium plated metal, orange/brown catalin (plastic). (Accession no. 2008.279. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00121.)

1928-30 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1928-30). Waffle iron. (Object ID no. H.7490.2. Viewed 4 August 2018. H00285).

c. 1928-31 - shelf clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1928-31). Shelf clock. (Record no. a1428845. Viewed 6 May 2017. A02388.)

  • Offline - l’Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.

1928-32 - mantel clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1928-32). Mantel clock. Chrome, black catalin (plastic). (Accession no. 2008.278. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00120.)

1929-31 - mantle clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1929-31). Mantle clock. (Accession no. 1987.181.0. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-42.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1929-1931 - mantle clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1929-1931). Shelf clock, model no. K905. Chrome-plated metal, plastic, and glass. (Accession no: 1981.53.12. Viewed 21 March 2016. B00019.)


1930s

c. 1930 - coffee set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Coffee set [urn-form coffee percolater (colonial revival style), sugar bowl, cream pitcher]. Electroplated silver, glass, aluminum. (Accession no. 2000.26.1.1-3. Viewed 12 November 2016. AAA00426-03.)

c. 1930 - mantle clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Cocktail shaker. Chromium-plated brass. (Accession no. 1997.89.0a-c. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-84.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Waffle iron. (Accession no. 1994.52.0a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-75.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930 - coffeepot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Coffeepot. Chromium-plated brass, wood, glass, aluminum. (Accession no. 1989.108.1a-f. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-61.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930 - tea set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Teapot, creamer, and lidded sugar bowl. [Accession no. 2000.52.2-4a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-92(-94)]

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930 - blue enamel coffeepot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930). Blue enamel coffeepot. (Cat. no. 2017.050.0010. Viewed 25 August 2018. J00098-99).

1930-39 - percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1930-39). Percolator. Metal, aluminum, Bakelite, glass, rubber. (Accession no. XX1990.1010 a-d. Viewed 24 April 2016. D00051.)

c. 1930-40 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930-40). Toaster. (Accession no. 1989.7.1a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-58.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930-40 - cocktail shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930-40). Cocktail shaker. (Accession no. 1993.108.2a-c. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-74.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930-45 - bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930-45). Bowl. Paint; wood; chromium-plated steel. (Accession no. 1999.38.1. Viewed 17 June 2017. AAA00033-87.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

before 1931 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (before 1931). Tray. Copperplate, plastic. (Accession no. 1989.045.7D. Viewed 31 July 2019. C01198-99).

1931 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1931). Waffle iron (Art Deco). Chromium-plated metal; wood; electrical cord. (Accession no. 1999.146.0. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-90.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1931-40 - thermos cafe set

Benjamin M. Tassie for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1931-40). “Carafon” thermos carafe set. Chrome-plated white metal with brown enamel and glass liner; black opaque glass and colorless glass. (Accession no. 2004.93.1-.3. Viewed 22 March 2016. B00027.)

c. 1933 - coffee set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1933). Percolator, six coffee cups and saucers (Art Deco style). Cast porcelain with an opaque green glaze, various metals, and chrome. [Accession nos. 1996.102.7.1a-f, 1996.102.7.2a-.7a, 1996.102.7.2b-.7b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-39(-41); Q01125.]

c. 1933 -tankard, trophy

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1933). Tankard, trophy. (Accession no. 1984.151.23. Viewed 8 April 2017. A01999.)

1934 - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934). Toaster. Metal. (Cat. no. 2007.5.01. Viewed 19 July 2018. G03000).

1934-37 - three-piece coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934-37). Three-piece coffee service: coffee urn, sugar bowl, creamer. (Accession no. H01695W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-05).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1934-37 - coffee urn

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934-37). Coffee urn. (Accession no. H01696W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-06).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1934-37 - four-piece coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934-37). Four-piece coffee service: coffee urn, sugar bowl, creamer and tray. (Accession no. H01697W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-07).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1934-37 - four-piece coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934-37). Four-piece coffee service: coffee urn, sugar bowl, creamer and tray. (Accession no. H0 1698W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-08).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

c. 1935 - party urn (electric percolator)

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Party urn (electric percolator). Chrome-plated copper, Bakelite, glass. (Object no. 2012.224. Viewed 11 October 2017. G01284.)

c. 1935 - electric food warmer

Probably Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Electric food warmer. Chrome-plated steel, Bakelite. (Object no. 1997.191. Viewed 11 October 2017. G01283.)

c. 1935 - waffle iron (model 725)

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935) . Waffle iron (model 725). (Accession no. 2005.0178. Viewed 21 February 2021. J01132).

c. 1935 - chafing dish and tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Chafing dish on tray. (Accession no. 1986.196.2a-f. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-47.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1935 - crumber

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Crumber. (Accession no. 1986.190.2a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-46.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1935 - tea kettle

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Tea kettle on stand. Chromed metal (possibly brass), wood. (Accession No: 82.114a-g. Viewed 19 March 2016. B00014.)

c. 1935 - tea service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Tea service. Silver, chrome, steel, plastic. (Accession nos. 1999.41.1-4. Viewed 16 April 2016. A00366-69.)

c. 1935 - bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1935). Bowl. (Accession no. 1987.29.3. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-50.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1935-37 - pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1935-37). Pitcher. (Accession no. H01706W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-09).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1935-37 - coffee / tea service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1935-37). Coffee / tea service: percolator, two creamers, sugar bowl. (Accession no. H01712W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-13).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1935-38 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1935-38). Waffle iron. (Object ID no. H.7514.1. Viewed 4 August 2018. H00286).

1935-39 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1935-39). Waffle iron. (Object ID no. AL5556. Viewed 15 April 2020. J00264).

1935-40 - thermos with goblets

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1935-40). Thermos with goblets. (Accession no. 2008.106.1-6. Viewed 4 February 2021. J01080).

1935-45 - percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1934-45). Percolator. (Accession no. 2010.1331. Viewed 4 February 2021. J01079).

c. 1936 - cook-all

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1936). Cook-all. (Accession no. 2003.42.0a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-100.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1937 - iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Automatic iron. Cast and polished metal, molded phenolic plastic. (Accession No. 1993-126-1. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00123.)

1937 - party urn

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Party urn no. 488/20. Chrome, white metal, glass, catalin, electrical cord. (Accession no: 2007.124.1. Viewed 22 March 2016. B00029.)

1937 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Waffle iron. (Accession no. 1989.110.1a-c. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-62.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1937 - percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1937). Percolator. (Accession no. 1996.17.2a-f. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-77.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1937 - coffee percolator

Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Coffee percolator. (Accession no. H01707W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-10).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1937 - pitcher

Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Pitcher. (Accession no. H01708W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-11).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1937 - four-piece coffee service

Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937). Four-piece coffee service: coffee percolator, sugar bowl, creamer, tray. (Accession no. H01709W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-12).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1937-45 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1937-45). Waffle iron. (Item no. A-179.008. Viewed 1 August 2018. H00152).

  • Offline - Providence Archives, Seattle, Washington.

after 1939 - Twin-o-matic waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (after 1939). Twin-o-matic waffle iron. (Artifact no. 1996.0041.001. Viewed 13 October 2020. J00849).

1930s - alarm clock

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1930s). Electric alarm clock. (Accession no. 2002.120.3. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-43.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

mid-1930s - pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (mid-1930s). Cylindrical pitcher. Chromed metal, wood. (Accession No. 83.108.18. Viewed 19 March 2016. A00117.)

c. 1930-45 - bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930-45). Bowl. Paint, wood, chromium-plated steel. (Accession no. 1999.38.1. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-87.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1930s - two coffee pots or cocktail servers

Presumably Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930s). Presumably two coffee pots or cocktail servers. (Viewed 3 May 2019. J00291).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society.

c. 1930s - two cocktail shakers

Presumably Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1930s). Two cocktail shakers. (Viewed 3 May 2019. J00291).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society.


1940s

c. 1940 - grill

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Grill. (Accession no. 1987.4.3a-f. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-48.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - dishes

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Dishes. (Accession no. 1987.29.2a-h. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-49.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - relish tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Relish tray. (Accession no. 1989.7.2a-d. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-59.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Tray. (Accession no. 1989.7.3. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-60.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - lidded tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Lidded tray. (Accession no. 1990.93.1a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-65.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Waffle iron (Art Deco). Chromium-plated metal; wood; plastic; electrical cord. (Accession no. 1999.145.0. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-89.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - serving bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Lidded serving bowl. Chromium-plated brass; ceramic. (Accession no. 1998.52.1a-c. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-85.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - serving bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Lidded serving bowl. Chromium-plated brass; plastic. (Accession no. 1998.52.2a,b. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-86.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - cocktail shaker

(Jay Ackerman for) Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Cocktail shaker. (Accession no. 1986.167.3a-c. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-45.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - ice bucket

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Ice bucket. (Accession no. 1988.5.0. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-55.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Pitcher. (Accession no. 1990.148.0. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-67.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - ashtray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Ashtray. (Accession no. 1990.115.0. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-66.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Tray. (Accession no. 1987.29.4. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-51.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - ice bucket

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940). Ice bucket (with flaired sides). Chromium-plated copper, plastic, glass, cork. (Accession no. 1987.133.2a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-53.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1940 - percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1940s). Percolator. (Accession no. 1994.65.1a-f. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-76.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1940-41 - covered bowl

Edward A. Farr for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1940-41). Covered bowl. (Accession no. H01662W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-03).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1940-41 - thermos

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1940-41). Thermos. (Accession no. H01746W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-01).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

c. after 1945 - electric drill

Manning Bowman / McGraw Edison Co. (presumably after 1945). Electric drill. (Accession no. 2010.1411. Viewed 1 July 2021. J01384).

1940-50 - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1940-50). Tray (with original box). (Accession no. 1988.126.2a-d. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-56.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1940-50 - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1940-50). Waffle iron. (with instruction and recipe pamphlets). (Accession no. 1988.126.3a-d. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-57.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

1941 - broiler

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1941). Broiler. Chrome, metal, wood. (Accession no. 1996.46.5. Viewed 11 June 2017. A02681.)

1941 - bread basket

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1941). Bread basket. (Accession no. H01654W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-02).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

1941 - cocktail shaker

Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1941). Cocktail shaker. (Accession no. H01733W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-15).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

c. 1941 - waffle iron

Karl Ratliff for Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1941, designed 1937). "Twin-O-Matic" waffle iron, model 2060. Chrome-plated steel, Bakelite, electrical components. (Accession no. 2001.84.2a,b. Viewed 11 October 2017. G01282.)

"For excitement and productivity at breakfast, Manning-Bowman introduced a waffle iron in 1937 which could bake two waffles in the space and time of one, all in a streamlined case." (Excerpt from design object page above.)


1950s

c. 1950 - tongs

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Tongs. Chromium-plated steel. (Accession no. 1999.38.2. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-88.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1950 - cook-all

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Cook-all. (Accession no. 1996.102.2. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-79.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1950 - bowl

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Bowl. (Accession no. 1993.59.2. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-70.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1950 - candlesticks

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Candlesticks. (Accession no. 1993.59.3a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-71.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1950 - decanter

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Decanter. (Accession no. 1987.51.4a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-52.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1950 - coffee urn

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1950). Coffee urn. (Accession no. 1991.29.0a-g. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-68.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

c. 1951 - coffee set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1951). Percolator, creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and tray. [Accession nos. 1997.61.0.1-4. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-80(-83).]

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.


n. d.

n. d. - cocktail shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cocktail shaker. Silver plate, copper. (Accession no. 54.339.8A-B. (DM questions object dating of "after 1885". Viewed 8 April 2017. A02027.)

n. d. - casserole dish and stand

Corning Glass Works / Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Pyrex covered casserole dish and stand. Colorless glass, metal stand. (Accession no. 2010.4.1001. Viewed 6 April 2016. B00108.)

n. d. - pot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Pot. Aluminum, wood. (Accession no. H.1999.1.1736. Viewed 11 June 2017. A02724.)

n. d. - thermos pitcher and lid

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Thermos pitcher and lid. (Object ID nos. PM.80.19.458.A(-.B). Viewed 2 August 2018. H00160-61).

n. d. - electric coffee pot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Electric coffee pot. (Accession no. 297047. Viewed 21 February 2021. J01133).

n. d. - tea kettle and stand

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Tea kettle and stand. (Accession no. 07.4718. Updated 13 September 2020. E01367; J00594).

n. d. - coffee percolator

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Coffee percolator. (Accession no. 1991-247. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00606-07).

n. d. - casserole dish holder

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Casserole dish holder. (Cat. no. 2009.07.26 . Viewed 25 August 2018. J00094-95).

n. d. - electric toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Electric toaster. (Accession no. 1977.1195. Viewed 21 February 2021. J01135).

n. d. - plate

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Plate. Silver or silver plate. (Cat. no. MP.2005.012.108. Viewed 27 August 2018. J00181).

n. d. - carafe

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Carafe. (Accession no. 967.094.002. Viewed 4 September 2020. J00592).

n. d. - tea kettle and stand

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Tea kettle and stand. (Accession no. 07.4718. Viewed 22 November 2020. J00982).

n. d. - electric iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Electric iron. (Accession no. 314637. Viewed 21 February 2021. J001134).

n. d. - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Waffle iron. (Accession no. Y93.313. Viewed 22 November 2020. J00981).

n. d. - coffee maker (with plastic or Bakelite knob)

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Coffee maker (with plastic or Bakelite knob). (Accession no. TH73.257.1. Viewed 8 September 2020. J00686).

n. d. - coffeepot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Coffeepot. (Accession no. Z5024. Viewed 8 September 2020. J00687).

n. d. - electric grill

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Electric grill. (Accession no. 973.229.1A-D. Viewed 4 September 2020. J00593).

n. d. - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Tray. (NT 965438. Viewed 29 April 2020. J00283).

n. d. - dustpan

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Dustpan. (Accession no. 2001.0045.2315. Viewed 26 December 2020. J01016 ).

n. d. - dish cover

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Dish cover. (Object ID no. PM.80.19.442. Viewed 5 August 2018. H00320).

n. d. - coffeepot

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Coffeepot. Metal, wood. (Object no. 1996.129.2.A-C. Viewed 9 July 2018. G02427).

n. d. - pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Pitcher. (Cat. no. 77-111-11. Viewed 8 July 2018. G02385).

n. d. - portable stove

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Portable stove. (Cat. no. 1969:69:12. Viewed 8 July 2018. G02383).

n. d. - cigar lighter

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cigar lighter. (Cat. no. 1974.18.1311. Viewed 20 July 2018. C00067).

n. d. - match holder

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Match holder (Art Deco style). Chrome steel, cardboard. (Accession no. 2006.44.3507AB. Viewed 10 October 2017. G01241.)

n. d. - pitcher

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Pitcher. Chrome, metal. (Accession no. XX1995.94 a,b. Viewed 24 April 2016. D00052.)

n. d. - metal carrier

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Metal carrier. Metal, wood. (Accession no. 2010.7.83. Viewed 6 April 2016. A00337.)

n. d. - lamp filler

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Lamp filler. (Accession no. 1983.122.42. Viewed 30 April 2016. A00507.)

n. d. - box

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cardboard box (presumably presentation box). (Accession no. 1978.141.61. Viewed 1 September 2017. A01998.)

n. d. - centerpiece tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Centerpiece tray. (Item no. A-190.003. Viewed 5 August 2018. H00323).

  • Offline - Providence Archives, Seattle, Washington.

n. d. - double-tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Double-tray. (Accession no. H01726W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-14).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

n. d. - household item, perhaps cocktail shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Household item, perhaps cocktail shaker. (Accession no. H01735W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-16).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

n. d. - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Waffle iron. (Accession no. K01533W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-17).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

n. d. - tray

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Tray. (Accession no. H01662W. Viewed 18 August 2018. L00568-04).

  • Offline - Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts), Cologne, Germany.

n. d. - cocktail shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cocktail shaker and stirrer. (Accession no. 1991.110.0a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-69.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - cocktail set

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cocktail set. (Accession no. 2001.91.0a-e. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-99.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - cocktail shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Cocktail shaker. (Accession no. 2001.71.3a-c. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-96.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - candy dish

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Candy dish. Chrome. (Accession no. 2012.210.1. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-103.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - serving bowl and stand

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Serving bowl and stand. (Accession no. 1993.88.2a-c. (Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-72.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - toaster

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Toaster. (Accession no. 1993.108.1. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-73.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - crumber

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Crumber (and original box). (Accession no. 1989.123.0a-f. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-63.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - waffle iron

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Waffle iron. (Accession no. 2003.118.3a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-101.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - serving dish

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Heated serving dish. (Accession no. 2006.15.0a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-102.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

n. d. - two trays

Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Two trays. [Accession nos. 2001.71.4-5. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-97(-98).]

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.


B. Manning Bowman designs at leading auction houses


1890s

1898-1906 - six-piece tea and coffee service

Manning, Bowman & Co. (1898-1906). Six-piece tea and coffee service: teapot, coffee pot, hot water pot, two-handled covered sugar bowl, cream jug and waste-bowl. Britannia ware, enamelled. (Viewed 15 July 2018. G02777).


1930s

c. 1930s - six coffee pots and a shaker

Manning, Bowman & Co. / Farber Brothers New York. (c. 1930s). Six coffee pots and a shaker. Silver plate, handles of wood, straw and Bakelite. (Viewed 6 April 2016. B00113.)


n. d.

n. d. - cast iron corkee corking machine

Manning Bowman. (undated). Cast iron corkee bar top corking machine. (Viewed 4 April 2016. B00096.)

n. d. - pewter stein

Manning Bowman. (undated). Pewter stein with glass base, model number 244. (Viewed 27 April 2016. A00440.)



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C. Manning Bowman designs in exhibitions


1860s

1869 - American Institute Fair, New York

8 September - 30 October 1869. American Institute Fair, New York.

> Exhibited unspecified designs by Manning, Bowman & Co., award "for silver plated ware. Third medal and certificate".


1870s

1876 - Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia

10 May - 10 November 1876. Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia.

> Manning, Bowman & Co. exhibited unspecified "nickel-plated ware" including a coffee urn, "planished tinware", "tea and coffee pots, and urns". (Unspecified award recipient for nickel-plated ware.)

1878 - Paris Universal Exposition

1 May - 10 November 1878. Paris Universal Exposition, France.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.


1880s

1880 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

c. September - 24 September 1880. State Fair, Town Hall exhibition, Meriden, Connecticut.

> Exhibited unspecified granite iron ware, nickel and silver plated mountings by Manning, Bowman & Co. Diploma awarded.

1880-81 - Melbourne International Exhibition

1 October 1880 - 30 April 1881. Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, Australia.

1881 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

20-23 September 1881. Meriden Town Hall display, Connecticut State Fair, Meriden, CT.

> Exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co., "decorated pearl, agate and perfection granite iron ware". Diploma awarded.

1883 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

18-21 September 1883. Connecticut State Fair, Meriden Town Hall exhibition, Meriden, CT.

> Manning, Bowman & Co. exhibited a "very large line of granite iron ware of every description, including tea and coffee pots, cuspidors, tea sets, ice pitchers, and various other household utensils".

1884 - Meriden Town Hall exhibition

16-19 September 1884. Meriden Town Hall exhibition, Connecticut State Fair, Meriden, CT.

> Unspecified "porcelain ware and granite iron ware in new styles" exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co. Premium awarded.

1886 - West Michigan Fair

21-25 September 1886. West Michigan Fair, Grand Rapids, MI.

> Unspecified designs by Manning, Bowman & Co. exhibited by Gunn Hardware Co.

1889 - Meriden opera house exhibition

10 October 1889. Exposition at Delavan Opera House, Meriden, on the occasion of the visit of the International American Congress.

> Exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co., 125 pieces of granite iron and pearl agate ware, specific designs unspecified.


1890s

1891 - The Conductors’ Fair, New Haven, CT

c. October 1891. The Conductors’ Fair, New Haven armory, New Haven, Connecticut.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co. (including "pearl agate ware").


1910s

1919 - New York Electrical Show

24 September - 4 October 1919. New York Electrical Show, New York.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.


1920s

1921 - New York Electrical Show, New York

28 September - 8 October 1921. New York Electrical Show, New York. Additionally, possibly travelled internationally on S. S. St. Louis.

> Unspecified electrical cooking appliances exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.

> "The show as a whole was so successful that it is quite likely to go on the world cruise of the former American Liner S. S. St. Louis, which sails from New York next January and is scheduled to make stops in South America, South Africa, the Antipodes, Japan, China, India, the Mediterranean ports, England Sweden, Germany, and Norway."

1924 - Electrical and Industrial Exposition

15 - 20 October 1924. Electrical and Industrial Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1926 - Better Homes Exhibition, Hartford

20 - 27 March 1926. Better Homes Exhibition at the State Armory, Hartford, CT.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1928 - Annual Jewelry Show, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

c. July 1928. Annual Jewelry Show, Mezzanine, Ball Room and Exhibit Hall, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co., "nickel-plated and silver-plated merchandise, electrical appliances, glass lined novelties, etc."


1930s

1935 - New York Housefurnishings Show

c. July 1935. New York Housefurnishings Show, New York.

> "In the field of small appliances, however, the Robeson Rochester Corporation, the General Electric, Westinghouse Electric, Landers Frary & Clark, *Manning Bowman & Co.* and a number of the other large companies displayed new types of automatic electric irons, highly decorative chromium plated toasters, waffle irons, griddles and other electrical appliances for use in preparing buffet meals."

1935 - Electric and Radio Show, Philadelphia

7 - 12 October 1935. Electric and Radio Show, Convention Hall, Philadelphia.

> Exhibited designs by Manning, Bowman & Co. including the "Harmony" and "Pioneer" table cookers.

1936 - Housewares Exhibition, Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia

c. 25 February 1936. Housewares Exhibition, Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia.

> Presumably exhibited (at least) table cooker by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1936 - Electric and Radio Show, Philadelphia

5 - 10 October 1936. Electric and Radio Show, Convention Hall, Philadelphia.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1937 - Homewares Fair and Exposition, Gimbels, presumably Philadelphia

c. 12 January 1937. Homewares Fair and Exposition, Gimbels, presumably Philadelphia.

> Exhibited designs by Manning, Bowman & Co., "a display of antique coffee makers".

1937 - display in G. Fox & Co., Hartford

19 - 30 April 1937. Connecticut-made exhibition at G. Fox & Co., Hartford. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00320-21).

> Unspecified designs (irons mentioned) displayed by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1938 - Made-in-America Industrial Exhibition, Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia

18 April - date unknown 1938. Made-in-America Industrial Exhibition, Strawbridge & Clothier department store, Philadelphia.

> Unspecified designs exhibited by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1938-39 - Museum of Modern Art traveling exhibition

11 venues: 1938 - c. 1939. Useful household objects under $5.00 at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (28 September - 28 October 1938); Saratoga Springs, NY (venue and dates unknown); Philadelphia, PA (venue and dates unknown); Pittsburgh, PA (venue and dates unknown); State College, PA (venue and dates unknown); Ithaca, NY (venue and dates unknown); Chicago, IL (venue and dates unknown); Frederick, MD (venue and dates unknown); Berea, KY (venue and dates unknown); Des Moines, IA (venue and dates unknown); and Los Angeles, CA (venue and dates unknown).

> Exhibited designs by Manning, Bowman & Co: large chrome tray, small chrome plate, ice tongs (all undated).

1939 - display in G. Fox & Co., Hartford

18 - 25 February 1939. Connecticut-made week at G. Fox & Co., Hartford.

> Unspecified designs displayed by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1939-40 - New York World’s Fair

c. 30 April 1939 - 27 October 1940. 1939 New York World’s Fair, New York. (Viewed 8 December 2018. D00624-33).

> Pittsburgh Plate Glass Exhibit, "Modern rooms decorated by Good Housekeeping", collaborated with "Skidmore, and Owings"; exhibited design: Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Carafe set.

1939 - Good Housekeeping publications building, New York

c. May 1939. "Modern rooms" at Good Housekeeping publications building, New York.

> Replication of "Modern rooms decorated by Good Housekeeping" for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Exhibit at 1939 New York World’s Fair, collaborated with "Skidmore, and Owings"; exhibited design: Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Carafe set.


1940s

1940 - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

10 - 17 February 1940. Connecticut-made week at G. Fox & Co., Hartford. (Viewed 24 October 2018. C00314; C00317).

> Unspecified designs exhibited and / or displayed by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1941 - display at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

8 - 15 February 1941. Connecticut-made week at G. Fox & Co., Hartford.

> Unspecified designs displayed by Manning, Bowman & Co.

1941-42 - Museum of Modern Art

2 December 1941 - 4 January 1942. Useful objects under $10 at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

> Exhibited Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Jigger. Chromium-plated. (Retailer: Lewis & Conger.)


1950s

1958-59 - Museum of Modern Art

18 December 1958 - 17 February 1959. 20th century design from the museum collection at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

> Exhibited Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1945). Ice tongs. Chrome-plated metal. Gift of Manning, Bowman & Co.


1980s

1983-84 - Yale University Art Gallery

10 November 1983 - 5 February 1984. At Home in Manhattan: Modern Decorative Arts, 1925 to the Depression at Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT.

> Manning, Bowman & Co. (1929-31). Shelf clock, model no. K905. (Yale University Art Gallery collection, listed above).

1986 - Whitney Museum of American Art, New York

19 September 1985 - 16 February 1986. High styles: Twentieth-century American design at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.

> Exhibited design: Manning, Bowman & Company. (c. 1929). Mantel clock. Cast metal. (Private lender.)

1986-88 - Brooklyn Museum travelling exhibition

4 venues: 1986-88. The Machine Age in America, 1918-1941 at Brooklyn Museum, New York (17 October 1986 - 16 February 1987; Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh (4 April - 28 June 1987); Los Angeles County Museum of Art (16 August - 18 October 1987); High Museum of Art, Atlanta (1 December 1987 - 14 February 1988).

> Exhibited design: Manning, Bowman & Co. (undated). Twin-o-matic waffle iron. (Lender not yet known.)

1987-88 - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford

1 December 1987 - 31 August 1988. A decade of collecting Connecticut industrial arts at the Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.

Exhibited designs:

> Jay Ackerman for Manning, Bowman & Co. (1930-40). Beverage pitcher. Chromium-plated copper, wood. (CT Historical Society collection, listed above.)

> Manning, Bowman, & Co. (undated, presumably c. 1910). Toaster; (1935-45). Chafing dish on tray. Chromium-plated copper, plastic; (1935-45). Ice bucket. Chromium-plated copper, plastic, glass, cork; (1929-31). Electric mantle clock. Chromium-plated copper, plastic; possibly (undated, presumably c. 1935). Crumber. (All CT Historical Society collection, listed above.)


1990s

1992-99 - Canada / USA travelling exhibition

7 venues: 1992-99. Shaken, not stirred: Cocktail shakers and design at Seagram Museum, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (11 December 1992 - 31 October 1993); Museum of our National Heritage, Lexington, Massachusetts (24 April - 30 October 1994); Milwaukee Art Museum (29 September 1995 - 7 January 1996); Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Alabama (24 July 1996 - 8 September 1996); Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (1 October - 1 March 1997); The Museums at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York [now "The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages"] (3 May - 4 September 1997); possibly Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL (c. January 1998); and San Francisco International Airport Museum (21 March 1998 - 20 February 1999).

Exhibited designs (at Stony Brook viewing; due to nature of exhibition, the presentations at different sites may have varied.)

> Manning, Bowman & Co. (1928). Cocktail serving set: shaker, tray with six cups, Art Deco style. Chrome, Bakelite. (Private lender.)

> Manning, Bowman & Co. (c. 1928). Cocktail serving set, mixer set #K1570: shaker, tray, six cocktail glasses, shaker and cups on "rocket ship" style bases, Art Deco style. (Private lender.)



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