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"American Modern" pitcher

(American, 1904–1976)
(active 1879–1959)
designed 1937; made 1950–56
Object PlaceSteubenville, Ohio
Medium/TechniqueWhiteware with cedar green glaze
DimensionsOverall: 26.7 x 19.7 x 17.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Brett Angell
Accession number2007.428
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCeramics
Inscriptionslightly stamped into base in script: "Russel / Wright [illegible]"
ProvenancePurchased by donor on eBay
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
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designed 1937; made 1950–56
Group shot: L-G 81.7.2004 & L-G 81.8.2004
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