Hidden Objects

The facade of Carnegie Mansion, which features an elegant brass and glass Tiffany canopy over the front doors. This image has been digitally altered to contain 10 hidden objects that are shaped like eggs.

Posted by Hannah Maureen Holden on April 10, 2020

Can you spot 10 egg-shaped objects from the Cooper Hewitt collection hidden in the entrance of Carnegie mansion?

Download and print the puzzle (includes answer sheet)

This is a brown chair and matching ottoman. The dramatic scoop of the chair invites lounging. The ottoman has a matching scooped-out shape. The ottoman and the chair both have utilitarian silver bases. — Egg Chair And Ottoman. Designed by Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902 – 1971); Denmark; steel, cotton, latex foam rubber; 1971-17-2-a/c

Silver egg-shaped container with gold chevron pattern — Vinaigrette (France), early 19th century. Silver, niello; H x diam.: 2.5 x 3.5 cm (1 x 1 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. William Meeker Wood; 1909-6-1

In the shape of an egg with red stones and a single dark band with clear stones in the middle with a clasp on the top. — Vinaigrette. Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-45-129-a/d

An egg-shaped cup in a matching saucer. The cup and saucer are white with folkart-inspired pattern. The pattern is made of hexagons, inside of one of which are animals such as a pig, chicken, owl, and squirrel. In between the hexagons are small evergreen and deciduous trees. Above the hexagons and trees is a pattern of 6-pointed orange-red stars, evergreen trees, and wheat bushels. Below the hexagons is a pattern of small yellow trees and orange-red triangles. — Custard Cup, Lid, And Saucer (Russia). Manufactured by Kornilow Bros. (Russia); glazed porcelain; 1956-188-3-a/c

Egg-shaped box with hinged lid; tortoiseshell with all-over decoration of scrolls, flower sprays, birds, and butterflies piqué, point, and posé in gold. — Box In The Shape Of An Egg, early 18th century. Worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold; L x Di: 7.5 × 4.5 cm (2 15/16 × 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-33

Ostrich egg carved with allegories of the four continents--Africa, America, Asia, Europe — Ostrich Egg And Stand, 17th century. After Johannes Meyer (Swiss, 1655 – 1712); carved egg shell (ostrich); H x diam.: 15 x 11 cm (5 7/8 x 4 5/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-27-a,b

An egg-shaped vessel on which are painted historic figures. In one small painting, a man on horseback with a large black moustache and green shirt throws an arm into the air as another man in horseback appears to reach toward him. In another painting two men in historic garb, including tunics and brimmed hats, look on as another man rolls a barrel. — Box. H x diam.: 8 x 6 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-84-21

Egg-shaped, enameled with white hearts on dark green background. — Charm in the form of an egg Pendant, 1880–1900. Russia; gold, enamel; Overall: 2.4 x 1.3 cm (15/16 x 1/2 in.); Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E. Salisbury; 1995-15-2

A marble egg-shaped vessel with a pinecone-shaped handle on its lid, held aloft by a sinuous gold stand ornamented with lion's heads and lion paws. A snake twists around the gold stem. — Cassolette (perfume Burner Or Essence Vessel) (France), ca. 1785–90. Marble, gilt bronze; H x W x D: 22.5 x 11 x 11 cm (8 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1957-100-18-a,b

Egg-shaped form of curving rococo gold cage work over gray agate. Hinged lid with white enameled band showing the phrase, "Eloignez de vous rien n'est agreable" (Separated from you nothing is pleasant). — Bonbonnière (England), ca. 1755. Previously owned by Maria Wyman; raised and chased gold, carved gray agate, enameling on gold; H x diam.: 4.3 x 3 cm (1 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.); Gift of the Panwy Foundation, from the collection of Maria Wyman; 1994-129-3

This activity was created by Ann Sunwoo, graphic designer at Cooper Hewitt.

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One thought on “Hidden Objects”

Claudia Phelps on April 20, 2020 at 2:57 pm

Great fun! Thanks for keeping our eyes sharp as well as highlighting beautiful objects from your collection.
Brava!

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