Designer
Robert Haussmann (Swiss, born 1933)Swiss, born 1933
Designer
Trix Haussmann (Swiss, born 1931)Swiss, born 1931
Retailerfor
Swid Powell (American, active 1982–c. 1994)American, active 1982–c. 1994
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Pepper Shaker
Datec. 1990
PlaceItaly
MediumSilver plate and enamel
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 × 1 3/8 dia. in. (7.4 × 3.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mark A. McDonald
Object number2004.2022.2
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside: "© Swid Powell HTR (overlapping) / MADE IN ITALY / SILVER PLATED"
Labels on the underside: "650", "Rossi"
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