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1953

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1959

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Plate (USA), 1953

This is a plate. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2 x 25 cm (13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside, raised: Boontonware 3103-9and3/4 U.S.A.

Cite this object as

Plate (USA), 1953; Designed by Belle Kogan (American, 1902–2000); molded melamine; H x diam.: 2 x 25 cm (13/16 x 9 13/16 in.); 1959-59-6

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