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1953

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Bowl (USA)

This is a bowl. It was designed by Belle Kogan. It is dated 1953 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is molded melamine. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Belle Kogan. It is credited Gift of Belle Kogan.

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  • painted earthenware.
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  • 1971-48-12

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 5 x 12.6 cm (1 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Raised mark underside: Boontonware 3303-10 U. S. A.

Cite this object as

Bowl (USA); Designed by Belle Kogan (American, 1902–2000); molded melamine; H x diam.: 5 x 12.6 cm (1 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Belle Kogan; 1959-59-2

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