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Object Timeline

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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Residential Bowl

This is a bowl. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1950s and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Paul F. Walter. It is credited Gift of Paul F. Walter.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 4.9 x 15.3 x 13 cm (1 15/16 x 6 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Residential Bowl; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; plastic; Overall: 4.9 x 15.3 x 13 cm (1 15/16 x 6 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Paul F. Walter; 1991-30-49

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