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1937

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1976

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American Modern Dessert Bowl, 1937

This is a Dessert bowl. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is glazed, molded 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4 x 16 x 13.5 cm (1 9/16 x 6 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

American Modern Dessert Bowl, 1937; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed, molded earthenware; H x W x D: 4 x 16 x 13.5 cm (1 9/16 x 6 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-5-e

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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