it is mid-century in style and was purchased from an estate sale that included a great collection of mid to late 20th century ceramics and studio pottery from Japan
Handmade in Portugal
excepting one fine split in the wood near the top that was at one point (I am guessing long ago) glued tightly back together and is barely noticeable
and the fact that she is the taller of the two
The Modern House in America by James and Katherine Morrow Ford canister it is mid-century in styleA book by architects for architects,"The Modern House" by James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford was first published by the Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc, NY, in 1940. Through 300+ black and white photographs, ground plans, elevations, and statements by the architect(s), including regarding factors such as site, client needs, climate, construction details, and cost, the book documents mid century modern homes built by 30+ working architects,