Object Details
Artist
Maurice Heaton, born Neuchatel, Switzerland 1900-died Valley Cottage, NY 1990
Luce Center Label
Maurice Heaton made his decorated plates by hand cutting and grinding the glass into the desired shape. He applied the pattern directly onto the surface by tapping powdered enamel through graded sieves. The design was then set with a spray adhesive and the object fired in a kiln, allowing the piece to "slump" into the custom iron mold and the enamel powders to melt and fuse to the surface, creating a shiny, durable coating.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elmerina and Paul Parkman
Date
1977
Object number
2002.73.8
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Glass
Crafts
Medium
glass and enamel
Dimensions
3/4 x 12 x 12 in. (1.9 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Renwick Gallery
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 53A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_2002.73.8