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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Water Glass (USA)

This is a Water glass. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1950s and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is blown and tooled glass. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 10.6 x 9.4 cm (4 3/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Water Glass (USA); Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); blown and tooled glass; H x diam.: 10.6 x 9.4 cm (4 3/16 x 3 11/16 in.); Gift of Paul F. Walter; 1991-30-20

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