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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Sparta Water Pitcher And Lid

This is a Water pitcher and lid. It was manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, bakelite. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 20.2 x 18.3 x 13.3 cm (7 15/16 x 7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sparta Water Pitcher And Lid; Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); USA; chrome-plated metal, bakelite; H x W x D: 20.2 x 18.3 x 13.3 cm (7 15/16 x 7 3/16 x 5 1/4 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-126

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