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1991

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Bauhaus Memory Teapot And Lid

This is a Teapot and lid. It is dated 1991 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is glazed porcelain, decal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Memories of Bauhaus.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a, b: overall): 30.2 x 32.4 x 25.4 cm (11 7/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. x 10 in.)

Cite this object as

Bauhaus Memory Teapot And Lid; USA; glazed porcelain, decal; H x W x D (a, b: overall): 30.2 x 32.4 x 25.4 cm (11 7/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. x 10 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment; 1991-106-1-a,b

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