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Object Timeline

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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Coronet Coffee Set, 1938–1942

This is a Coffee Set. It was designed by Walter von Nessen. It is dated 1938–1942 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 30 x 27 x 25.5 cm (11 13/16 x 10 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Virtue in Vice.

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