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Collection Objects
American Decorative Arts
“Murmansk” centerpiece
Designer: Ettore Sottsass, Italian, 1917–2007
Manufacturer: Rossi & Arcandi, Italian, founded 1959
Subject: Memphis, Italian, 1980–1987
Date: 
1982
Medium: 
800 silver
Accession Number: 
2007.176.1
Culture: 
Italian
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Containers - Metals
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Collection Objects
American Decorative Arts
Tea and Coffee Service
Designer: Michael Graves, American, 1934–2015
Manufacturer: Alessi S.p.A., Italian, founded 1921
Date: 
Designed 1984, Manufactured 1985
Medium: 
Sterling silver, off-white and black plastic, blue enamel
Accession Number: 
1985.91.1.1-.6
Culture: 
Italian
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Containers - Metals
Status: 
On view

Collection Objects
American Decorative Arts
Decanter with Stopper
Date: 
ca. 1950
Medium: 
Blown amethyst soda-lime glass
Accession Number: 
2000.101.1
Culture: 
Italian
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Containers - Glass
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Collection Objects
American Decorative Arts
Apothecary Jar
Date: 
ca. 1750
Medium: 
Tin-glazed earthenware
Accession Number: 
1931.1971
Culture: 
Italian
Period: 
18th century
Classification: 
Containers - Ceramics
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Collection Objects
American Decorative Arts
Five “Max 2” cups and saucers in box
Designer: Lella Vignelli, American, born Italy, 1934–2016
Designer: Massimo Vignelli, American, born Italy, 1931–2014
Manufacturer: Heller Designs, Incorporated, American, founded 1971
Date: 
designed 1970, introduced 1971
Medium: 
Orange melamine, corrugated cardboard
Accession Number: 
2006.14.2.1-.7
Culture: 
American and Italian
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Containers - Plastic
Status: 
On view*