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1952

  • Work on this object began.

1992

  • We acquired this object.

2020

2025

  • You found it!

Tableware from "Hallcraft Tomorrow's Classic" Service (Dawn pattern) Tableware

This is a tableware. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and Charles Seliger and manufactured by Hall China Company. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sack. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sack.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (largest platter): 5 × 43.8 × 27.9 cm (1 15/16 in. × 17 1/4 in. × 11 in.)

It has the following markings

On undersides, in blue: [1] HALLCRAFT [2] BY [3]Eva Zeisel (signature in script) [4] Hallcraft logo: white 'HC' (conjoined) within gray rectangle with curved corners [5] MADE IN U.S.A. BY HALL CHINA CO.

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