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1982

  • Work on this object began.

1990

  • We acquired this object.

1992

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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"Nelson" Saltshaker Saltshaker

This is a saltshaker. It was designed by Gilles Derain and manufactured by Lumen Center. It is dated ca. 1987 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is silver plated, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Lumen Center. It is credited Gift of Lumen Center.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 6 cm (3/8 × 1 3/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of backplate: [1] "L.C. COLLECTION / FRANCE", impressed (maker's mark) [2] "DESIGN G. DERAIN", impressed (designer's mark)

Cite this object as

"Nelson" Saltshaker Saltshaker; Designed by Gilles Derain (b. 1944); Manufactured by Lumen Center; silver plated, metal; H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 6 cm (3/8 × 1 3/16 × 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Lumen Center; 1990-42-6-a,b

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