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1939

  • Work on this object began.

1959

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American Modern Serving Dish

This is a serving dish. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1939-59 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: 5.6 x 25.7 x 16cm (2 3/16 x 10 1/8 x 6 5/16in.)

It has the following markings

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

Cite this object as

American Modern Serving Dish; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 5.6 x 25.7 x 16cm (2 3/16 x 10 1/8 x 6 5/16in.); Gift of Mark Kaminski; 1993-63-10

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