Object Timeline

1951

  • Work on this object began.

2024

  • We acquired this object.

2025

Prototype for a Salisbury Artisans Handle Prototype

This is a prototype. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and made by Salisbury Artisans. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is rosewood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.

Its dimensions are

L x diam.: 10.2 × 2.5 cm (4 × 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Prototype for a Salisbury Artisans Handle Prototype; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); Made by Salisbury Artisans; rosewood; L x diam.: 10.2 × 2.5 cm (4 × 1 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund; 2024-15-26

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