Object Notes

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

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.