Object Timeline

1956

  • Work on this object began.

2023

2024

  • We acquired this object.

  • We exhibited this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Ashtray, Hallcraft Century Ashtray

This is a ashtray. 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: 1.9 × 10.8 × 10.2 cm (3/4 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 4 in.)

Cite this object as

Ashtray, Hallcraft Century Ashtray; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); Manufactured by Hall China Company (United States); earthenware; H x W x D: 1.9 × 10.8 × 10.2 cm (3/4 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 4 in.); Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund; 2024-15-8

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

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