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1951

  • Work on this object began.

1976

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

  • You found it!

American Modern Dessert Bowl

This is a Dessert bowl. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Russel Wright. It is credited Gift of Russel Wright.

  • Lens Bowl, 1932
  • mold-blown glass.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2018-22-35

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 4.7 x 10.3 cm (1 7/8 x 4 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

American Modern Dessert Bowl; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glass; H x diam.: 4.7 x 10.3 cm (1 7/8 x 4 1/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-6-d

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