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1947

  • Work on this object began.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Print, Razor Blade Dispenser and

This is a Print. It was designed by Eva Zeisel. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is blueprint on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Eva Zeisel. It is credited Gift of Eva Zeisel.

Its dimensions are

31 x 45 cm (12 3/16 x 17 11/16 in)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Designer's stamp in blueprint; see inscription

It is inscribed

Inscribed in blueprint throughout with measurements; in designer's stamp: Designed by Eva Zeisel/RAZOR BLADE DISPENSER/FOR DURHAM DUPLEX CO./PIECE #5 COVER/DATE: AUG. 1, 47 SCALE=4:1/DRAWN BY: I.A. ACHORN; on verso in green pencil: Razor blade/dispr

Cite this object as

Print, Razor Blade Dispenser and; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); USA; blueprint on paper; 31 x 45 cm (12 3/16 x 17 11/16 in); Gift of Eva Zeisel; 1993-11-49

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