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1947

  • Work on this object began.

1957

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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Iroquois Casual Coffee Pot And Lid

This is a Coffee pot and lid. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated ca. 1952 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is ceramic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Paul F. Walter. It is credited Gift of Paul F. Walter.

  • Creamer (Germany)
  • glass.
  • Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.
  • 1987-8-5

Its dimensions are

(a,b: overall): 11.5 x 18.3 x 13.3 cm (4 1/2 x 7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

On base (a), rubbed: "Iriquois / casual / China [illegible]" [probably Russel Wright]

Cite this object as

Iroquois Casual Coffee Pot And Lid; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; ceramic; (a,b: overall): 11.5 x 18.3 x 13.3 cm (4 1/2 x 7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.); Gift of Paul F. Walter; 1991-30-42-a,b

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