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Russel Wright
'American Modern' Salt and Pepperdesigned circa 1937, produced 1939-1959

Not on view
Pair of cream-glazed ceramic shakers with rounded, pillow-like forms and three perforations on top, set against a gray background
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' Salt and Pepper
Date Made
designed circa 1937, produced 1939-1959
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
a) Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.34 cm); a) Height: 2 1/8 in. (5.08 cm); b) Diameter: 2 in. (5.08 cm); b) Height: 2 in. (5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan and Lawrence Merkle
Accession Number
M.2008.65.9a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design