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1939

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2012

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2024

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American Modern Cup And Saucer

This is a Cup and saucer. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1939–59 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is glazed ceramic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

(a,b: overall): 3.5 x 11.3 x 11 cm (1 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On base of (a): none; (b) impressed: "Russel / Wright [in cursive] / MFG. BY STEUBENVILLE"

Cite this object as

American Modern Cup And Saucer; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed ceramic; (a,b: overall): 3.5 x 11.3 x 11 cm (1 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.); 1991-8-1-a,b

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