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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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2025

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American Modern Cup And Saucer, 1940–55

This is a cup and saucer. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1940–55 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is glazed eathenware. 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 (a,b: overall): 5.4 x 15.3 cm (2 1/8 in. x 6 in.)

It has the following markings

(a): none; (b): none

Cite this object as

American Modern Cup And Saucer, 1940–55; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed eathenware; H x W (a,b: overall): 5.4 x 15.3 cm (2 1/8 in. x 6 in.); Gift of Mark Kaminski; 1993-63-8-a,b

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