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1934

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Marlborough Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by Kensington Inc.. It is dated 1934 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is aluminum, cast brass. 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.

  • Vase
  • spun aluminum.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2018-22-77

Its dimensions are

Overall: 25.8 x 18.8 diameter cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Marlborough Vase; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by Kensington Inc. (United States); USA; aluminum, cast brass; Overall: 25.8 x 18.8 diameter cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-44

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