Arthur Jon Pulos (American, 1917–1997)
Syracuse, New York
Beverage Server and Cover
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Arthur Jon Pulos (American, 1917–1997)
Syracuse, New York1956
Beverage Server and Cover
Arthur Jon Pulos (American, 1917–1997) Syracuse, New York →vessel for serving drinkssilver
Date
1956
Medium
Silver and ebony
Dimensions
24.1 × 14 × 19.1 cm (9 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn and Thomas L. Karsten in honor of her parents, Gertrude and Perry S. Herst
Arthur Pulos designed this server for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, describing it as “a coffee pot that could also double as a pitcher with a side handle on it.” Pulos trained as a potter and metalsmith in the late 1930s and worked as an instructor in aircraft design and engineering for the armed forces during World War II. This beverage server unites traditional craft materials—here, sterling silver and ebony—while the smooth, undecorated surface reflects the streamlined aesthetics of industry.
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