1994.11.6 Eva Zeisel, “Tomorrow’s Classic” shape ladle with "Dawn" pattern decoration from the "Hallcraft"line
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Eva Zeisel designed Tomorrow’s Classic around 1950, following the success of her Museum and
1953.17 John Frederick Peto, Fish House Door, 1905
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An eel-fisher's tools of the trade are the subject of this late still life by John Frederick Peto, a close associate of William Michael Harnett, the other great trompe l'oe
2000.384.2 - 2000.384.4 Russel Wright "Theme Formal” salad, dinner, and dessert plate, c. 1964
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1963, designer Russel Wright collaborated with manufacturer Yamamoto Porcelain Company and importer Schmid International to produce Theme Formal and Theme Informal, tableware lines with complementary designs, colors, and textures.
2000.384.5 & 2000.384.6 Russel Wright "Theme Formal” large and small bowl, c. 1964
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1963, designer Russel Wright collaborated with manufacturer Yamamoto Porcelain Company and importer Schmid International to produce Theme Formal and Theme Informal, tableware lines with complementary designs, colors, and textures.
2000.384.1.A-B Russel Wright "Theme Formal" cup and saucer, c. 1964
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1963, designer Russel Wright collaborated with manufacturer Yamamoto Porcelain Company and importer Schmid International to produce Theme Formal and Theme Informal, tableware lines&n
1997.179.A-C Eva Zeisel, Mustard pot with spoon
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Eva Zeisel worked in potteries in both Budapest and Hamburg before moving to Schramberger Majolika-Fabrik.
1996.155.A-B Eva Zeisel, "Norleans China" shape tureen with "Chatham" pattern decoration, designed c. 1949
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Although the Norleans China line was designed in 1949 and introduced to the market the following year, Eva Zeisel did not recieve design patents for the shapes until 1951. The line was initially released with a dozen surface patterns.
1995.119.1.A-B Eva Zeisel, "Town and Country" shape teapot
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In the mid-1940s the president of Red Wing Pottery, Hubert Haddon Varney, asked Eva Zeisel if she could design a line that captured the eccentric spirit of Greenwich Village and appealed to young consumers who embraced a casual lifestyle after World War II.
1995.139.1, designed c. 1955, Eva Zeisel, "Tri-Tone" pitcher
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Following the success of her Tomorrow's Classic shapes, Hall China Company commissioned Eva Zeisel to create a twenty-piece line of oven-proof cook- and kitchenware.
1995.139.2.A-B, designed c. 1955, Eva Zeisel, "Tri-Tone" pitcher
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Following the success of her Tomorrow's Classic shapes, Hall China Company commissioned Eva Zeisel to create a twenty-piece line of oven-proof cook and kitchenware. The designer's efforts resulted in functional, yet beautiful forms enlivened with combinations of several glaze colors and patterns.