Museum is one of the most important tablewares made in the United States during the 20th century and, like the country itself, was the product of various foreign and indigenous influences. 

As a result of the popularity of Tomorrow’s Classic, Eva Zeisel received several other commissions from Hall China.

Eva Zeisel designed Tomorrow’s Classic around 1950, following the success of her Museum and

This textured glass plate is a prototype of an unrealized collaboration between designer Russel Wright and manufacturer Fostoria Glass Company. Unsatisfied with the results of Wright’s experiments, Fostoria did not produce it commercially.

This sugar bowl with lid is part of an unnamed line of tableware produced by Canadian firm Sovereign Potteries which apparently originated from designer Russel Wright’s work for the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company.

This salt shaker is part of an unnamed line of tableware produced by Canadian firm Sovereign Potteries which apparently originated from designer Russel Wright’s work for the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company.

This pepper shaker is part of an unnamed line of tableware produced by Canadian firm Sovereign Potteries which apparently originated from designer Russel Wright’s work for the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company.

Paden City Pottery Company's Highlight tableware line was available in five colors: Black, Pepper, Blueberry, Nutme

Although critically acclaimed following its 1951 debut - the Museum of Modern Art gave it a Good Design award and immediately added it to its collection - the reception of Russel Wright's White Clover line in the factory and in departme