Object Timeline

1956

  • Work on this object began.

2023

2024

  • We acquired this object.

  • We exhibited this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Plate, Hallcraft Century Salad Plate

This is a plate. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and manufactured by Hall China Company. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 3.8 × 24.1 × 21 cm (1 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Plate, Hallcraft Century Salad Plate; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); Manufactured by Hall China Company (United States); earthenware; H x W x D: 3.8 × 24.1 × 21 cm (1 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund; 2024-15-6

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

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