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Print, Chicken Fryer with Lid, for General Mills/Eastern Metal

This is a Print. It was designed by Eva Zeisel. It is dated September 1945 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is printed with border on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Eva Zeisel. It is credited Gift of Eva Zeisel.

Its dimensions are

67 x 52 cm (26 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Designer's stamp in blueprint; see inscription

It is inscribed

Inscribed in photo print throughout with measurements; in designer's stamp:EVA S. ZEISEL DESIGNER 431 RIVERSIDE DRIVE NEW YORK/DATE: SEPTEMBER 1945/ TITLE: 10 1/2" CHICKEN FRYER NO. A-112

Cite this object as

Print, Chicken Fryer with Lid, for General Mills/Eastern Metal; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); USA; printed with border on paper; 67 x 52 cm (26 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Eva Zeisel; 1993-11-23

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