Not on display

Metro Conference

Tureen and Cover
ca. 1958 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vegetable tureen and cover of earthenware, shape R1060, printed with a pattern of conference pears and leaves.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tureen Body
  • Bowl Cover
TitleMetro Conference (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware and printed
Brief description
'Metro Conference' vegetable tureen and cover of earthenware, printed with a pattern of conference pears and leaves, shape designed by Tom Arnold and pattern designed by Pat Albeck, made by Ridgway Potteries Ltd., Shelton, ca. 1958.
Physical description
Vegetable tureen and cover of earthenware, shape R1060, printed with a pattern of conference pears and leaves.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Diameter: 23.5cm
Credit line
Given by the Council of Industrial Design
Object history
Historical significance: Winner of a CoID Design of the Year award, 1958.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.438&A-1963

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Record createdOctober 27, 2008
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