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Russel Wright
'American Modern' Cup and Saucerdesigned circa 1937, produced 1939-1959

Not on view
Ceramic cup and saucer with rounded stoneware body, off-white speckled glaze, small loop handle, and plain undecorated surface
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' Cup and Saucer
Date Made
designed circa 1937, produced 1939-1959
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
a) Cup: 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. (7.30 x 11.75 x 9.53 cm); b) Saucer Diameter: 5 7/8 in. (14.92 cm); b) Saucer Height: 5/8 in. (1.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan and Lawrence Merkle
Accession Number
M.2008.65.2a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design