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- Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960 - During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960
During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- Cup and Saucer Set 1930-1934 - During the 1930s, some American glass manufacturers produced inexpensive, pressed glass serving ware. The glassware, which came in a variety of colors and scores of distinct patterns, could be bought at many lower-end retailers as well as through catalogue merchants. Movie theaters and other businesses also gave it away -- intending to lure the cash-strapped Depression-era public inside.
- 1930-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Cup and Saucer Set 1930-1934
During the 1930s, some American glass manufacturers produced inexpensive, pressed glass serving ware. The glassware, which came in a variety of colors and scores of distinct patterns, could be bought at many lower-end retailers as well as through catalogue merchants. Movie theaters and other businesses also gave it away -- intending to lure the cash-strapped Depression-era public inside.
- Saucer, 2010 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2010
- Collections - Artifact
Saucer, 2010
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Saucer for Flower Pot, 1795-1815 -
- 1795-1815
- Collections - Artifact
Saucer for Flower Pot, 1795-1815
- Saucer, 2001 -
- 2001
- Collections - Artifact
Saucer, 2001
- China Soup Bowl and Saucer Set, Painted by L. Vance between 1911 and 1912 - China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased and decorated a set of blank china. Friends helped paint some of the pieces, including this soup bowl and saucer set.
- 1911-1912
- Collections - Artifact
China Soup Bowl and Saucer Set, Painted by L. Vance between 1911 and 1912
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased and decorated a set of blank china. Friends helped paint some of the pieces, including this soup bowl and saucer set.
- FOVAL Tea and Coffee Set, 1921-1933 -
- 1921-1933
- Collections - Artifact
FOVAL Tea and Coffee Set, 1921-1933
- Fiesta Ware Saucer, 1936-1955 - Colorful Fiesta ware was one of many inexpensive, yet fashionable dinnerware sets produced for the middle market during the Great Depression, sold at retailers like F.W. Woolworth's, Kresge, and department store bargain basements. Thanks to revived interest in Art Deco, the line was resurrected in 1986 by the Homer Laughlin China Company, and remains in production today.
- 1936-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Fiesta Ware Saucer, 1936-1955
Colorful Fiesta ware was one of many inexpensive, yet fashionable dinnerware sets produced for the middle market during the Great Depression, sold at retailers like F.W. Woolworth's, Kresge, and department store bargain basements. Thanks to revived interest in Art Deco, the line was resurrected in 1986 by the Homer Laughlin China Company, and remains in production today.
- Fiesta Ware Saucer, 1936-1955 - Colorful Fiesta ware was one of many inexpensive, yet fashionable dinnerware sets produced for the middle market during the Great Depression, sold at retailers like F.W. Woolworth's, Kresge, and department store bargain basements. Thanks to revived interest in Art Deco, the line was resurrected in 1986 by the Homer Laughlin China Company, and remains in production today.
- 1936-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Fiesta Ware Saucer, 1936-1955
Colorful Fiesta ware was one of many inexpensive, yet fashionable dinnerware sets produced for the middle market during the Great Depression, sold at retailers like F.W. Woolworth's, Kresge, and department store bargain basements. Thanks to revived interest in Art Deco, the line was resurrected in 1986 by the Homer Laughlin China Company, and remains in production today.
- "Harlem Toile de Jouy" Teacup and Saucer Set, 2022 - Sheila Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy pattern is a singular example of a historical design that has been successfully reimagined and speaks to Americans in the 21st century. Originally designed in 2007, the pattern featuring African Americans engaged in leisurely activities has morphed from a wallpaper design to appearing on a variety of objects, from clothing to dinnerware, both high style and vernacular.
- 2022
- Collections - Artifact
"Harlem Toile de Jouy" Teacup and Saucer Set, 2022
Sheila Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy pattern is a singular example of a historical design that has been successfully reimagined and speaks to Americans in the 21st century. Originally designed in 2007, the pattern featuring African Americans engaged in leisurely activities has morphed from a wallpaper design to appearing on a variety of objects, from clothing to dinnerware, both high style and vernacular.