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This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Coronet Coffee Set.

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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Coronet Creamer

This is a creamer. It was designed by Walter von Nessen and manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1938–1942 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, plastic. 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.

  • Creamer Creamer
  • silver, walnut.
  • Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
  • 1982-21-4

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 8.6 x 10.6 x 8.3 cm (3 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Coronet Creamer; Designed by Walter von Nessen (American, 1889 - 1943); Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); USA; chrome-plated metal, plastic; Overall: 8.6 x 10.6 x 8.3 cm (3 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-89

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Virtue in Vice.

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