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1937

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1991

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American Modern Casserole And Lid

This is a Casserole and lid. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is glazed earthenware. 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 W x D (a,b: overall): 10 x 30 x 21.5 cm (3 15/16 x 11 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On base of (a): impressed: "Russel / Wright / [illegible: Steubenville] / USA"

Cite this object as

American Modern Casserole And Lid; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed earthenware; H x W x D (a,b: overall): 10 x 30 x 21.5 cm (3 15/16 x 11 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.); Gift of Paul F. Walter; 1991-30-37-a,b

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