1996.166.1.A-B Russel Wright, "White Clover" covered pitcher, designed 1951
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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
1995.114.2 Russel Wright, “Esquire” shape creamer with "Queen Anne's Lace" pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1955, the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company commissioned designer Russel Wright to produce an inexpensive, yet appealing tableware line to be marketed through discount stores and mail-order firms. As it turned out, Russel Wright’s designs accomplished neither goal.
1996.167.2 Russel Wright, “Esquire” shape plate with "Botanica" pattern decoration, designed 1955
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1955, the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company commissioned designer Russel Wright to produce an inexpensive, yet appealing, tableware line to be marketed through discount stores and mail-order firms. As it turned out, Russel Wright’s designs accomplished neither goal.
1995.114.1.A-B Russel Wright, “Esquire” shape teapot with "Seeds" pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1955, the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company commissioned designer Russel Wright to produce an inexpensive, yet appealing tableware line to be marketed through discount stores and mail-order firms. As it turned out, Russel Wright’s designs accomplished neither goal.
1984.83 Magical Object: Wrapped Horse's Head
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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1980.22 House facade ornament representing a singa
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Round staring eyes and a protruding tongue identify the singa, a mythical creature seen on brass bracelets, stone sarcophagi, and on Batak houses as gable ornaments. Singa is a Sansk
1999.182.McD Architectural sculpture depicting a monkey (ba'e)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The posture, raised tail, open eyes, and bared teeth of this wooden monkey sculpture signify vigilance.
Architectural sculpture depicting a monkey (ba'e)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In the past, the great clan houses of the Ono Niha were adorned both inside and outside with richly figural ornamentation. These figures on wall panels, beams, and posts made reference to the lives of the residents both as part of this world and in the afterlife. The Ono Niha created residential dwellings that reflected their religious and cultural ideas about the cosmos and their place in it.
1996.167.3.A-B Russel Wright, “Esquire” shape cup and saucer with “Snowflower” pattern decoration, designed 1955
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1955, the Edwin M. Knowles Pottery Company commissioned designer Russel Wright to produce an inexpensive, yet appealing, tableware line to be marketed through discount stores and mail-order firms. As it turned out, Russel Wright’s designs accomplished neither goal.
Eva Zeisel, (1906-2011)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Born in Hungary, Eva Zeisel worked in Germany and Russia before coming to the United States in 1938, later obtaining a teaching post at Pratt Institute in New York. The strongly opinionated Zeisel gained stature in the design field through her teaching, lecturing, and writing. Following her creation of Stratoware (ca.