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1966

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1986

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Cup (France)

This is a cup. It was designed by Raymond Loewy. It is dated ca. 1976 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is glazed porcealin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Air France.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 8 x 10.1 x 4.9 cm (3 1/8 x 4 x 1 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cup (France); Designed by Raymond Loewy (American, b. France, 1893–1986); glazed porcealin; L x W x D: 8 x 10.1 x 4.9 cm (3 1/8 x 4 x 1 15/16 in.); Gift of Air France; 1989-24-6

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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