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Designed by Archibald Knox, Manufactured by Liberty & Co., London, England, Biscuit Barrel, ca. 1903, Cast pewter with enamel inlay. Smart Museum of Art, the University of Chicago. Purchase, Gift of the Friends of the Smart, 1997, 1997.23a-b. Public domain.
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Archibald Knox: Liberty of London Designer and Master of British Art Nouveau

February 12 – April 19, 1998

Archibald Knox (1864–1933) is one of the most influential designers in modern British history.

Between 1897 and 1912, his blending of Celtic design with modern aesthetics and manufacturing processes cam to define British Art Nouveau. At the same time, Knox helped the Liberty and Co. department store, which marketed his designs, become the most avant-garde design establishment in Britain.

Knox’s designs, together with examples of the silver, pewter, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles made from these designs, were displayed; most had never been exhibited before.

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This exhibition was organized by the Silver Studio Collection at the Museum of Domestic Architecture and Design, Middlesex University of London.
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