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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1992

  • We acquired this object.

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Alphabet Dish, 1937

This is a dish. It was made by Wedgwood. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is 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 Walter.

  • Child's Chair (USA)
  • molded laminated plywood, red stain.
  • Gift of Mrs. Eric Larrabee.
  • 1991-144-1

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 5.2 x 16.7 cm (2 1/16 x 6 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On base, illegible impression; in black square, stamped: "Designed / by Eric / Ravilious"; below: "WEDGWOOD / MADE IN ENGLAND"; "D"; in orange marking pen: "CL6260,"

Cite this object as

Alphabet Dish, 1937; Made by Wedgwood (United Kingdom); England; earthenware; H x diam.: 5.2 x 16.7 cm (2 1/16 x 6 9/16 in.); Gift of Paul Walter; 1992-42-2

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