1994.11.3 “Century” shape bread plate with “Sunglow” pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a result of the popularity of Tomorrow’s Classic, Eva Zeisel received several other commissions from Hall China.
1994.11.2 “Century” shape salad plate with “Sunglow” pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a result of the popularity of Tomorrow’s Classic, Eva Zeisel received several other commissions from Hall China.
2012.20.3 Phase No. 10
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In his use of the term “phase” Nobuo Sekine was referring to topological mathematics. Topology is a field of spatial geometry in which space and materials are considered malleable and can undergo countless transformations from one “phase” (state) to another without adding or subtracting from the original form/materials. The works belonging to Sekine’s origin
2012.20.1.A-B Phase of Nothingness-Water
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1995.138.A-B Eva Zeisel, "Tomorrow’s Classic" coffeepot
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Eva Zeisel designed Tomorrow’s Classic around 1950, following the success of her Museum and Town and Country tableware lines.
1995.166.3.A-B Eva Zeisel, "Stratoware" covered sugar bowl
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Created for sale through the Sears mail-order catalogue, Eva Zeisel's Stratoware line of earthenware, which included this sugar bowl, was designed for the middle class market, which demanded "beauty, utility, and economy." Th
1995.175.A-B, Viktor Schreckengost, designed 1943, “Victory" coffeepot
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Viktor Schreckengost designed the Victory line of earthenware, one of his most successful shapes, for the Salem China Company which produced inexpensive pottery that were sold in both stores and mail-order catalogues in the 1930s. The highly geometric composition of Victory earthe
2002.40.4.a-b, Viktor Schreckengost, "Triumph" shape tableware with "Havana" pattern decoration, designed 1937 copy copy copy copy
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Viktor Schreckengost was a designer for the Sebring family potteries from 1934 to 1943. During that time he created several shape ranges and many surface patterns for both Limoges China and Salem China. Triumph is one of his most successful shapes.
2002.40.3.a-b, Viktor Schreckengost, "Triumph" shape tableware with "Havana" pattern decoration, designed 1937 copy copy copy
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Viktor Schreckengost was a designer for the Sebring family potteries from 1934 to 1943. During that time he created several shape ranges and many surface patterns for both Limoges China and Salem China. Triumph is one of his most successful shapes.