Tureen with Cover
Christopher Dresser
c. 1880
Medium
Electroplated silver and ebony
Dimensions
20.3 × 31.1 × 23.5 cm (8 × 12 1/4 × 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
metalwork
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
102988
About the Artist
Christopher Dresser · 1834–1904
Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the most innovative and prolific designers of the nineteenth century, widely regarded as a pioneer of industrial design long before that discipline had a name. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he trained at the Government School of Design in London, where he studied under leading educators committed to improving the quality of British manufactured goods. He wen...