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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

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American Modern Plate

This is a plate. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1940–55 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mark Kaminski.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 1.9 x 15.8 cm (3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

American Modern Plate; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; glazed earthenware; H x diam.: 1.9 x 15.8 cm (3/4 x 6 1/4 in.); Gift of Mark Kaminski; 1993-63-7

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