Spoon, part of flatware set for Air France Economy Class

Designed by: Raymond Loewy (American, born in France, 1893–1986)
Manufactured by: Compagnie d'Esthétique Industrielle (1952–1982)

about 1978

Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Plastic, stainless steel

Dimensions Overall: 1 x 15.9 x 3.5 cm (3/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Brett Angell

Accession Number2007.430.3

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas

ClassificationsTableware – Utensils

DescriptionBrown molded plastic handle with flat long edges and rounded short edges and diagonal seam connected to a stainless steel rectangular neck following the same rectangular line, then widens and dips into a circular bowl-shaped spoon head.

InscriptionsMolded into shaft of utensil, raised: "AIR FRANCE"; machine engraved into metal on neck: "DESIGN CEI / 01216 / VICO"

ProvenancePurchased by donor on eBay January/February 2007