Object Timeline

1935

  • Work on this object began.

2022

  • We acquired this object.

2023

2024

2025

  • You found it!

Tropical Ware Vase, Model 2027 Vase

This is a Vase. It was designed by Ruth Reeves and manufactured by Stangl Pottery. It is dated 1935 and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Yao-Fen You. It is credited Gift of Yao-Fen You in honor of Kimberly Randall.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 20.3 × 19.1 × 16.5 cm (8 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 6 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside, impressed: [1] S [2] STANGL [3] 20Z7 8

Cite this object as

Tropical Ware Vase, Model 2027 Vase; Designed by Ruth Reeves (American, 1892–1966); Manufactured by Stangl Pottery; earthenware; H x W x D: 20.3 × 19.1 × 16.5 cm (8 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 6 1/2 in.); Gift of Yao-Fen You in honor of Kimberly Randall; 2022-36-1

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

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