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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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American Modern Bean Pot And Lid

This is a Bean pot and lid. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1940–55 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mark Kaminski.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a,b: overall): 10.1 x 30.9 x 22.5 cm (4 in. x 12 3/16 in. x 8 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On base, impression: "Russel / Wright / MFG. BY / STEUBENVILLE / USA"

Cite this object as

American Modern Bean Pot And Lid; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed earthenware; H x W x D (a,b: overall): 10.1 x 30.9 x 22.5 cm (4 in. x 12 3/16 in. x 8 7/8 in.); Gift of Mark Kaminski; 1993-63-11-a,b

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