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1943

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1963

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1976

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Residential Plate, Cup, Saucer, And Bowl And Cover

This is a Plate, cup, saucer, and bowl and cover. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated ca. 1953 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is plastic, molded. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a: plate): 4.5 x 24.5 x 27 cm (1 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.) H x W (b: cup): 5.5 x 11.5 cm (2 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.) H x W (c: saucer): 2 x 15.5 cm (13/16 x 6 1/8 in.) H x W (d,e: overall): 7.5 x 14.5 cm (2 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside, in relief: "Russel / Wright / RESIDENTIAL / Northern / BOSTON 27"

Cite this object as

Residential Plate, Cup, Saucer, And Bowl And Cover; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; plastic, molded; H x W x D (a: plate): 4.5 x 24.5 x 27 cm (1 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.) H x W (b: cup): 5.5 x 11.5 cm (2 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.) H x W (c: saucer): 2 x 15.5 cm (13/16 x 6 1/8 in.) H x W (d,e: overall): 7.5 x 14.5 cm (2 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-7-a/e

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