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1951

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American Modern Water Goblet, 1951

This is a Water goblet. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is molded glass. 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 diam.: 10.4 × 9.4 cm (4 1/8 × 3 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

American Modern Water Goblet, 1951; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; molded glass; H x diam.: 10.4 × 9.4 cm (4 1/8 × 3 11/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-6-a

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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