Finnair
Cup and Saucer
1972 (designed (pattern)), ca. 1972 - ca. 1996 (made), 1972 (shape)
1972 (designed (pattern)), ca. 1972 - ca. 1996 (made), 1972 (shape)
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Cup and saucer of porcelain with an in-glaze silk-screen transfer of a stylised floral design in cobalt blue on white.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Finnair (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with in-glaze silk-screen (slide-off) transfer |
| Brief description | 'Finnair' cup and saucer of porcelain with an in-glaze silk-screen transfer, shape designed by Tapio Wirkkala, decoration designed by Rosemonde Nairac in 1972 in the United Kingdom, made by Rosenthal AG, Waldershof, and still in production in 1996. |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of porcelain with an in-glaze silk-screen transfer of a stylised floral design in cobalt blue on white. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Thomas / +GERMANY' [enclosed in tureen shape design made by extending arm of letter 'T'] (Printed in dark green) |
| Credit line | Given by Rosemonde M. Nairac |
| Object history | This hotelware range was produced to order, and was also available in other colours including black/brown/green. |
| Production | Still in production in 1996 |
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| Accession number | C.126:1, 2-1997 |
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| Record created | November 24, 2008 |
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