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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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American Modern Dish

This is a dish. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1940–45 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mark Kaminski.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4 x 15.8 x 13.6cm (1 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 5 3/8in.)

It has the following markings

On base, impression: "Russel / Wright / MFG. BY / STEUBENVILLE / USA"

Cite this object as

American Modern Dish; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 4 x 15.8 x 13.6cm (1 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 5 3/8in.); Gift of Mark Kaminski; 1993-63-12

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