Perforated Collection

Money / Stones / Yap 1885
Two chiefs of Yap Island, western Caroline (Pacific) Islands with three huge perforated stones which were used as currency

The Penny Red postage stamp, 1841. Artist: Perkins, Bacon & Co
The Penny Red was a British postage stamp, issued in 1841. It succeeded the Penny Black and continued as the main postage stamp in the United Kingdom until 1879

Oval vase in pink and green with floral panel, medicis vase with flowers in relief and pastoral scene
FLO4633363 Oval vase in pink and green with floral panel, medicis vase with flowers in relief and pastoral scene, vase in pale blue with flowers in relief, small plate with perforated border

Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet
5308969 Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet and the handle turned when a fresh sheet was needed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a neograph)

Elbow chair, 1908-9 (wood)
847261 Elbow chair, 1908-9 (wood); height: 82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With horseshoe toprail above perforated panel flanks, the octagonal seat with lightly dished surface)

Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644. Creator: Unknown
Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644

Small Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragon, 206 B.C.- A.D. 220. Creator: Unknown
Small Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragon, 206 B.C.- A.D. 220

Women perforating sheets of stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving... c1895
Women perforating sheets of stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895. Photograph shows a group of women perforating stamps. Power is provided by steam driven belts

Shaker Tin Safe, c. 1939. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Tin Safe, c. 1939

Shaker Tin Safe, c. 1939. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Tin Safe, c. 1939

Food Safe, c. 1939. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Food Safe, c. 1939

Pierced Tin Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Bruner
Pierced Tin Lantern, 1935/1942

Perforated Rosette, 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Perforated Rosette, 1938

Pa. German Cottage Cheese Strainer, c. 1939. Creator: Don Cecilio
Pa. German Cottage Cheese Strainer, c. 1939

Pierced Tin Lantern, c. 1941. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Pierced Tin Lantern, c. 1941

Hot Coal Carrier, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Hot Coal Carrier, c. 1940

Perforated Tin Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Perforated Tin Lantern, c. 1940

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Gerald Bernhardt
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Foot Warmer, c. 1937. Creator: William Paul Childers
Foot Warmer, c. 1937

Model wearing an embroidered jacket and carrying a matching embroidered pochette, made of perforated wool net fabric. Date: 1920s

Vase decorated with human head. Ceramics, Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms
619329 Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms, with scroll work of thistles below, from The British Army: Its Origins

Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A. D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619323 Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A.D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Yellow flowered perforated St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum
5856737 Yellow flowered perforated St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered perforated St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum)

Tin Lantern, c. 1937. Creator: Augustine Haugland
Tin Lantern, c. 1937

Yard Lantern, 1937. Creator: Dorothea A. Farrington
Yard Lantern, 1937

Strainer, Amlash, Marlik in the northern Iranian Gilan mountains (pottery)
AMQ113693 Strainer, Amlash, Marlik in the northern Iranian Gilan mountains (pottery) by Iranian School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Richard Taylor
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Spatula, c. 1939. Creator: John Swientochowski
Spatula, c. 1939

Cookie Cutter, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Cookie Cutter, 1935/1942

Perforated Scroll, 1938. Creator: Clarence Secor
Perforated Scroll, 1938

5c Thomas Jefferson type II single, 1861. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
5c Thomas Jefferson type II single, 1861. Mint

90c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
90c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 11; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

12c Washington E Grill single, 1867. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c Washington E Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

5c Jefferson single, 1861. Creator: National Bank Note Company
5c Jefferson single, 1861. Unused; perf 12

3c Washington single, August 17, 1861. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Washington single, August 17, 1861. Unused; perf 12

3c Washington single, 1861. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Washington single, 1861. Unused; perf 12

12c S. S. Adriatic re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c S.S. Adriatic re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial

6c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
6c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; re-issue of 1869; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

1c Franklin type II single, 1857. Creator: Toppan, Carpenter & Company
1c Franklin type II single, 1857. Unused; from Plate 12

3c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
3c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; without grill; re-issue of 1861-66 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

90c Washington reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
90c Washington reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

10c Washington reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
10c Washington reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

12c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c Washington re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; re-issue of 1861-66; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

5c Thomas Jefferson reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
5c Thomas Jefferson reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

3c Washington reprint single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
3c Washington reprint single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry special printing single, 1875. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial

30c Alexander Hamilton special printing single, 1875. Creator
30c Alexander Hamilton special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of the 1873 Issue; produced by Continental Bank Note Company in 1875; Probably no more than 40 examples of this stamp

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Perforated: From Money to Artifacts" Discover the fascinating world of "perforated, " where intricate patterns and designs take center stage across various objects throughout history. Money has always played a significant role in society, and the art of perforation found its way into currency as well. The Penny Red postage stamp from 1841, created by Perkins, Bacon & Co. , showcases delicate perforations that not only added beauty but also deterred counterfeiters. In fashion, the 1920s saw a trend of elegance with a model wearing an embroidered jacket made wool net fabric. The matching pochette completed her ensemble with exquisite craftsmanship. Artifacts also bear witness to the mastery of perforation. A vase decorated with a human head reflects the creativity and skill of Zapotec culture in ceramics. Similarly, King James II's casque features cheek pieces and a steel visor adorned with thistles meticulously crafted through perforation techniques. Even everyday items embraced this artistic technique. A horse muzzle dating back to 1570 showcases how even functional objects were transformed into works of art using perforated steel. Nature itself boasts examples like yellow flowered St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum, whose petals reveal tiny holes that add charm to its already vibrant appearance. Moving beyond traditional materials, creators experimented with new mediums for their craft. Augustine Haugland's tin lantern from 1937 demonstrates how light dances through intricate patterns when illuminated from within. Dorothea A. Farrington's yard lantern further exemplifies how artists harnessed both functionality and aesthetics through carefully designed openings that cast enchanting shadows on surrounding surfaces. Perforation was not limited to decorative purposes alone; it served practical functions too. An Amlash strainer from Marlik in northern Iranian Gilan mountains showcased pottery skills while allowing liquids to pass effortlessly through its small holes.