Eva Zeisel
"Eva" Coffee Service

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DesignerDesigned by Eva Zeisel (American, born Hungary, 1906–2011)American, born Hungary, 1906–2011

ManufacturerManufactured by Johann Haviland(German, established 1907)German, established 1907

ManufacturerManufactured by Rosenthal AG(German, established 1879)German, established 1879

CultureAmerican

Titles

"Eva" Coffee Service

DateDesigned 1957–1958, manufactured 1958–1959

PlaceSelb, Germany

MediumPorcelain

DimensionsVarious Dimensions

Credit LineGift of Judith E. Stein

Object number2002.3462.2-.7

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

CERAMICS

ProvenancePurchased by the donor's mother 1958-59; Judith E. Stein; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

.1 (Teacup)
Marked in ink on pink sticker: "DESIGN / Eva Zeisel"
Marked in ink on green sticker: "Not associated with / Haviland & Co NY"
Marked in ink on blue sticker (peeling): "JOHANN HAVILAND / BAVARIA / GERMANY"

.2 (Saucer)
Marked in ink on green sticker: "Not associated with / Haviland & Co NY"
Marked in ink on blue sticker: "JOHANN HAVILAND / BAVARIA / GERMANY"

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