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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Harlequin Plate

This is a plate. It was manufactured by Homer Laughlin China Company. It is dated 1940–60 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is ceramic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 1.5 × 8.5 cm (9/16 × 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Harlequin Plate; Manufactured by Homer Laughlin China Company (United States); USA; ceramic; H x diam.: 1.5 × 8.5 cm (9/16 × 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-172

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