that belongs in a museum

My parents worked serious jobs but were very artistic in their personal time.  They both loved the theater along with hobbies that included painting for my mom and stained-glass creations for my dad.

This creativity also extended into their decisions about family purchases which included my parent’s Hallcraft dinnerware by Eva Zeisel which they bought in the 1950’s.  You can only imagine our surprise when Big Guy and I visited the St. Louis Art Museum and saw their coffee pot on exhibit!  The phone call to my parents started with, “OMG, did you know your dinnerware is on display at the Art Museum?”

We did our research and found out this coffee pot was displayed in the museum as an excellent example of midcentury modern dinnerware.  So, while this set is no longer eligible for the Antiques Roadshow with the big value reveal, it is a cherished and sentimental family heirloom.
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So, keep your eyes open the next time you go to a museum.  You may end up with a fun family story like this one!

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