Object Timeline

1956

  • Work on this object began.

2023

2024

  • We acquired this object.

  • We exhibited this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Hallcraft Century Platter Platter, 1956

This is a platter. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and manufactured by Hall China Company. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is earthenware. 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

H x W x D: 3.2 × 35.6 × 27.9 cm (1 1/4 in. × 14 in. × 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Hallcraft Century Platter Platter, 1956; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); Manufactured by Hall China Company (United States); earthenware; H x W x D: 3.2 × 35.6 × 27.9 cm (1 1/4 in. × 14 in. × 11 in.); Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund; 2024-15-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

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