Designer
Tapio Wirkkala Finnish, 1915–1985
ManufacturerManufactured by
KultakeskusFinnish, established 1918
CultureFinnish
Titles
- Six-Piece Place Setting
- from the "Tapio" pattern
DateDesigned 1955, made c. 1959–65
PlaceFinland
MediumSilver
DimensionsVarious dimensions
Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. Horning
Object number2000.339.1-.6
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "What's New:ecent Accessions in Modern and Contemporary Design" at the Museum of Fine Arts, February 24 to May 27, 2002.
"Scandinavian Design," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 26 August, 2012 - 27 January, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
There are silver marks (see digital image) on each of the pieces and the blade of the knife is additionally stamped: "Solingen"
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