Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary, 1896–1981). <em>Creamer</em>, Designed 1928. Electro-plated nickel silver, 3 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (7.6 x 14 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1996.5.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1996.5.1_1996.5.2_bw.jpg)

Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary, 1896–1981). Creamer, Designed 1928. Electro-plated nickel silver, 3 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (7.6 x 14 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1996.5.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1996.5.1_1996.5.2_bw.jpg)

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This sugar bowl and creamer set were designed by Ilonka Karasz in 1928. She was a Hungarian artist who moved to New York in 1913, bringing with her some cutting-edge design ideas from Europe.

The angular, minimalistic design is characteristic of the International Style -- a design movement that has no nationalistic character, and is completely pared down to its geometric essence. The material--electro-plated nickel silver--was affordable. Karasz and other designers were interested in making good design available to everyone.

Creamer

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

DESIGNER Ilonka Karasz, American, born Hungary, 1896–1981

MAKER Paye & Baker Manufacturing Company, 1901–1935

MEDIUM Electro-plated nickel silver

Place Manufactured: North Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

DATES Designed 1928

DIMENSIONS 3 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (7.6 x 14 x 10.8 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS no marks

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1996.5.1

CREDIT LINE Modernism Benefit Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Creamer: Electro-plated nickel silver, Cuneiform body with round rim and angular V-shaped spout; vertical tubular handle opposite spout applied with horizontal mounts at rim and lower body; body supported on X-shaped base. CONDITION: Good.

EXHIBITIONS

Design: 1880 to Now

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

CAPTION Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary, 1896–1981). Creamer, Designed 1928. Electro-plated nickel silver, 3 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (7.6 x 14 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1996.5.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1996.5.1_1996.5.2_bw.jpg)

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