Collection Highlights: Soviet Porcelains from the Shapiro Collection
In 1989, Cooper Hewitt acquired the Ludmilla and Henry Shapiro Collection of Soviet Porcelains. The Shapiros were news correspondents for the Western Press in Moscow between 1933 and 1973. Their porcelain collection opens a fascinating window onto the life, culture, and politics of the Soviet Union from the Bolshevik Revolution until the mid-1980s.
- Voting for the Future Figure, ca. 1950
- gilt and enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-250
- This object was made by Dulevo Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Ready For Work and Defense Figure
- glazed porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-187
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Dock workers Figure
- enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-185
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- "Leningrad" Inkstand Inkwell, ca. 1960
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-209-a/c
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Woman with Shawl Figure
- molded, enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-183
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Bust of Lenin Plaque
- porcelain (bisque).
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-178
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Soldier Seated with Rifle Figure
- porcelain (bisque).
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-203
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Ivan Moskvin Figure
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-172
- This object was made by Pervomaysky Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Victory Day Mug
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-111
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- 12 April 1961 Mug, 1961
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-109
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Eighth of March 1955 Plate
- earthenware, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-39
- This object was made by Konakovsky Ceramics Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Inkstand with Chess Players Inkwell
- enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-170-a/c
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Two Women Border Guards Figure
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-165
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Partisan Figure
- enameled bisque porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-162
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Porcelain Factory Worker Figure, 1929
- porcelain (bisque), enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-161
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Farm Woman Holding Wheat Sheaf Figure
- porcelain (bisque), enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-160
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- 1917-1967 Mug
- earthenware, glaze.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-114
- This object was made by Konakovsky Ceramics Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Eighth of March Cup
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-108
- This object was made by Krasnodarsk Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Blessed is Free Labor Plate, 1919
- enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-13
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- The Storm Plate
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-48
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Red Army Soldier Vase
- porcelain (bisque).
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-85
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Turkmenian Man Writing Figure
- porcelain (bisque), enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-158
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- History of the October Revolution Plate, 1921
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-17
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Woman Swimmer Plate, 1937
- enameled, gilt and glazed porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-30
- This object was made by Dmitrov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Red Army Soldiers with Horse and Banner Figure
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-155
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Three Characters from Pushkin's "Tale of Tsar Sultan" Figure
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-154
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Peasant Woman with Wheat Sheaf Figure
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-152
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- The Reign of Workers and Peasants Will Be Without End Plate
- enameled, gilt, glazed and molded porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-14
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Red Guard Figure, 1918
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-143
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Inkstand with Owl Inkstand, ca. 1935
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-142
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- 1917-1927 Mug, 1927
- porcelain, enamel.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-72
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Athlete Emblem Box And Cover, 1930–40
- porcelain (bisque).
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-83-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Bust of Lenin Inkstand
- enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-138
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Woman's Head (Two Faces) Salt Dish
- gilt and enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-59
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Box And Cover, ca. 1930
- porcelain, enamel, gilding.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-82-a,b
- This object was made by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Land for the Working People Plate
- glazed and enameled porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-9
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.