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1946

  • Work on this object began.

2000

  • We acquired this object.

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"Town and Country" Cruet, introduced 1946

This is a cruet. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and manufactured by Red Wing Pottery. It is dated introduced 1946 and we acquired it in 2000. Its medium is glazed earthenware, cork. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.

Its dimensions are

a & b) 13.1h x 12.1w x 8.5d cm (5 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. )

Cite this object as

"Town and Country" Cruet, introduced 1946; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); USA; glazed earthenware, cork; a & b) 13.1h x 12.1w x 8.5d cm (5 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ); Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund; 2000-24-9-a,b

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