Eva Zeisel (American, born Hungary, 1906–2011). Creamer, "Museum" Pattern, ca. 1942–1943. Porcelain, 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (12.1 x 10.8 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter , 1992.98.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1992.98.1-.8_1992.98.11-.13_bw.jpg)
Eva Zeisel (American, born Hungary, 1906–2011). Creamer, "Museum" Pattern, ca. 1942–1943. Porcelain, 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (12.1 x 10.8 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter , 1992.98.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1992.98.1a-b_1992.98.2_1992.98.3a-b_bw.jpg)
Creamer, "Museum" Pattern
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Counterparts
MANUFACTURER
Shenago Co., Castleton China Co.
MEDIUM
Porcelain
DATES
ca. 1942–1943
DIMENSIONS
4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (12.1 x 10.8 x 11.4 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1992.98.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1992, provenance not yet documented; by 1992, acquired by Paul F. Walter of New York, NY; 1992, gift of Paul F. Walter to the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
"Museum" pattern creamer, white porcelain with vitreous glaze; narrow circular base, swelling bulbous torso curves inward toward S-curved, sloped opening with shallow spout; attached flat, curving handle; base slightly indented forming rim.
CONDITION _ Excellent; minor scratch in glaze.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Counterparts
CAPTION
Eva Zeisel (American, born Hungary, 1906–2011). Creamer, "Museum" Pattern, ca. 1942–1943. Porcelain, 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (12.1 x 10.8 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter
, 1992.98.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1992.98.1-.8_1992.98.11-.13_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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