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“Magnalite” kettle

(American, 1898–1951)
about 1936
Object PlaceSidney, Ohio, USA
Medium/TechniqueMagnalite (magnesium/aluminum alloy), wood
DimensionsOverall (approx): 21.6 x 24.9 cm (8 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Kevin W. Tucker in honor of Nonie Gadsden
Accession number2016.764
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
InscriptionsIncised into base: "Wagner Ware [W is oversized and not repeated] SIDNEY --O-- Magnalite [in script] 4133."
ProvenanceBy 2016, Kevin W. Tucker, Dallas; 2016, gift of Tucker to the MFA. (Accession date: December 14, 2016)
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