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1937

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1976

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American Modern Creamer

This is a creamer. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is earthenware. 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.

  • Creamer (Germany)
  • glass.
  • Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.
  • 1987-8-5
  • Coronet Creamer
  • chrome-plated metal, plastic.
  • Gift of Mel Byars.
  • 1991-59-89
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Its dimensions are

H x W: 7.1 x 9 cm (2 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

American Modern Creamer; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; earthenware; H x W: 7.1 x 9 cm (2 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-5-f

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