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1926

  • Work on this object began.

1946

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2000

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2024

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Pancake and Corn set Pitcher, Salt And Pepper Shakers, Tray

This is a Pitcher, salt and pepper shakers, tray. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated ca. 1936 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

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Its dimensions are

(a,b): 1.8 x 15.3 cm (11/16 x 6 in.) (c,d): 13.5 x 16 x 8 cm (5 5/16 x 6 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.) (e): 5 x 4 cm (1 15/16 in. x 1 9/16 in.) (f): 5.3 x 2.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 in.)

It has the following markings

Salt shaker, tray and pitcher are impressed on base: "Chase U.S.A." with company logo: centaur with bow.

Cite this object as

Pancake and Corn set Pitcher, Salt And Pepper Shakers, Tray; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; chrome-plated metal, glass; (a,b): 1.8 x 15.3 cm (11/16 x 6 in.) (c,d): 13.5 x 16 x 8 cm (5 5/16 x 6 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.) (e): 5 x 4 cm (1 15/16 in. x 1 9/16 in.) (f): 5.3 x 2.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-116-a/f

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