The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 19, 2024

"The Aristocrat" Covered Casserole Dish

"The Aristocrat" Covered Casserole Dish

designed, c. 1932
designer

attributed to Gale Turnbull

(American, 1889–1962)
(American, active 1926–1931)
America, Ohio, Alliance, 20th century
earthenware with printed decoration
with cover: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); Diameter with handles: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.)
Gift of Martin K. Webb and Charles L. Venable 2006.143.a
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

Leigh Potters tableware was sold in "five and dime" stores around the country.

Description

Concentric circles give this design its streamlined look and place it firmly within the Machine Age style of the 1930s. Leigh Potters produced sophisticated designs for the modern table that were inexpensive and affordable even during the height of the Great Depression.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2006.143.a