Baby Oil Pourer
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Object Label
This prototype of a vessel for pouring baby oil exemplifies both the wit and the practicality of Eva Zeisel’s designs. What does it feel like and how does it work are two questions always on her mind. In this case, though simplified and abstract, the shape wittily evokes a rabbit. The body of the vessel is meant to be held in one hand (with the baby cradled in the other) while the hand squeezes the “ears” to open the spout at the mouth and pour. The object not only feels pleasant in the hand but also performs its function well.
Caption
Eva Zeisel American, born Hungary, 1906–2011. Baby Oil Pourer, ca. 1940. Earthenware, 3 1/4 x 6 x 3 in. (8.3 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eva Zeisel, 85.75.3a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.75.3a-b_view1_bw.jpg)
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Collection
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Title
Baby Oil Pourer
Date
ca. 1940
Geography
Place manufactured: United States
Medium
Earthenware
Classification
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 6 x 3 in. (8.3 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Gift of Eva Zeisel
Accession Number
85.75.3a-b
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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