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Russel Wright
'American Modern' Teapotdesigned circa 1937, produced 1939-1959

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Ceramic teapot with a large rounded body, flat lid with button knob, and short angular spout, covered in a mottled pale gray-white glossy glaze
Designed by
Russel Wright
United States, 1904-1976
Manufacturer
Steubenville Pottery
United States, Ohio, East Liverpool, 1879-1959
Retailer
Wright Accessories, Inc.
United States, New York and Richards-Morgenthau, Chicago and New York
Title
'American Modern' Teapot
Date Made
designed circa 1937, produced 1939-1959
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
a) Lid diameter: 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm); a) Lid height: 1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm); b) Pot: 6 3/4 x 9 in. (17.15 x 22.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan and Lawrence Merkle
Accession Number
M.2008.65.6a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design