A Day in the Life
Mug
1998 (designed), 1998-2000 (manufactured)
1998 (designed), 1998-2000 (manufactured)
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Villeroy and Boch is one of the largest and most successful European ceramic factories. Its origins are in Lorraine, an independent principality later annexed by France, but it has also operated over the years in Luxemburg and on either side of the Franco-German border.
It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1998, the year in which this delicate mug titled, 'A Day in the Life' was designed by Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo. Well-known for her Art Deco style jewellery and striking textile designs, she has designed ceramics, glass and cutlery for Villeroy & Boch since 1987.
It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1998, the year in which this delicate mug titled, 'A Day in the Life' was designed by Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo. Well-known for her Art Deco style jewellery and striking textile designs, she has designed ceramics, glass and cutlery for Villeroy & Boch since 1987.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | A Day in the Life (series title) |
| Brief description | Mug and box, A Day in the Life, small glazed porcelain mug with rope twist handle with cardboard box, designed by Paloma Picasso, manufactured by Villeroy & Boch, 1998-2000. |
| Credit line | Given by the Deutsches Porzellanmuseum |
| Summary | Villeroy and Boch is one of the largest and most successful European ceramic factories. Its origins are in Lorraine, an independent principality later annexed by France, but it has also operated over the years in Luxemburg and on either side of the Franco-German border. It celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1998, the year in which this delicate mug titled, 'A Day in the Life' was designed by Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo. Well-known for her Art Deco style jewellery and striking textile designs, she has designed ceramics, glass and cutlery for Villeroy & Boch since 1987. |
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| Accession number | C.5:1, 2-2003 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2003 |
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