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Mary C. Brown
Starburst platter in Eclipse shape1953

Not on view
Oval white ceramic platter with scattered atomic starburst motifs in sky blue and chartreuse green, viewed from slightly above
Decal designed by
Mary C. Brown
United States, active California, Los Angeles, mid-20th century
Form designed by
George James
United States, California, Glendale, founded 1875
Manufacturer
Gladding McBean & Co., Franciscan Division
Title
Starburst platter in Eclipse shape
Date Made
1953
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 15 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (4.76 x 38.74 x 25.08 cm)
Credit Line
Decorative Arts and Design Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2010.117
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design
Selected Bibliography
  • Kaplan, Wendy, ed. Living in a Modern Way: California Design, 1930-1965. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2013.
Selected Exhibition History
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". October 1, 2011 - June 3, 2012
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". October 1, 2011 - June 3, 2012
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 20, 2013 - June 3, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 20, 2013 - June 3, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". July 6, 2013 - September 29, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". July 6, 2013 - September 29, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". November 2, 2013 - February 9, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". November 2, 2013 - February 9, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 29, 2014 - July 6, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 29, 2014 - July 6, 2014