Cup [Air New Zealand]
Maker and role
Air New Zealand Limited, Commissioned by
Crown Lynn Potteries, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2016.173.6
Production period
Description
Brown round ceramic cup with no handle. Air New Zealand koru logo is on the outside rim of dish in black and grey. Base is embossed with "MADE IN NEW ZEALAND".
Brief History
The brown-glazed koru tableware was designed for Air New Zealand's DC10 aircraft economy service. It was made in New Zealand by Crown Lynn and designed in-house by Dave Jenkin and Mark Cleverley. The pieces were made to be stackable and fit on passenger trays. The first order in 1973 totalled 330,000 pieces highlighting the growth of domestic air travel in New Zealand at the time. To speed up the manufacturing process this range was produced using a ram press, which presses clay into moulded shapes.
Marks
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND Embossed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Air New Zealand Limited et al. Cup [Air New Zealand], 2016.173.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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