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Object Timeline

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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1989

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Lamp (USA)

This is a lamp. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is aluminum, wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of John P. Axelrod.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 40 x 33.3 cm (15 3/4 x 13 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Lamp (USA); Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); aluminum, wood; H x W x D: 40 x 33.3 cm (15 3/4 x 13 1/8 in.); Gift of John P. Axelrod; 1989-67-1-a/c

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