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Prototype for "Eva" Fork Fork Prototype

This is a fork prototype. It was designed by Eva Zeisel and made by Olivia Barry and made for (as the client) Yamazaki Tableware, Inc.. It is dated 2011–2012 and we acquired it in 2014. Its medium is balsa wood, gesso. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 20.3 × 3 × 1.5 cm (8 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

unmarked

Cite this object as

Prototype for "Eva" Fork Fork Prototype; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); Made by Olivia Barry (American, b. Canada, b. 1974); Client: Yamazaki Tableware, Inc.; USA; balsa wood, gesso; L x W x D: 20.3 × 3 × 1.5 cm (8 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 9/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of Eva Zeisel; 2014-8-8

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