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Pair of bookends
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Pair of bookends

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976)
about 1934
Medium/TechniqueCork with chrome ring
DimensionsOverall (each): 10.5 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm (4 1/8 x 4 x 4 in.)
Credit LineThe John Axelrod Collection
Accession number2014.1458.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
ProvenanceBy 1985, owned by Inglett-Watson (gallery), Balitmore, Maryland; sold February 8, 1985 to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)
"American Modern" shaker
Russel Wright
designed 1937; made 1938–59
"American Modern" shaker
Russel Wright
designed 1937; made 1950–56
Russel Wright
designed about 1929; made about 1930–39
Russel Wright
Designed about 1929; made about 1930–39
Russel Wright
designed about 1929; made about 1930–39
Russel Wright
designed about 1929; made about 1930–39
Pancake and Corn Set, Coaster Tray
Russel Wright
designed about 1934; manufactured 1935-1939
Pancake and Corn Set, Syrup Pitcher
Russel Wright
designed about 1934; manufactured 1935-1939
Pancake and Corn Set, Salt Shaker
Russel Wright
designed about 1934; manufactured 1935-1939
Pancake and Corn Set, Pepper Shaker
Russel Wright
designed about 1934; manufactured 1935-1939
American Modern teapot with lid
Russel Wright
designed 1937; made 1939–59
American Modern creamer
Russel Wright
designed 1937; made 1939–59