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1951

  • Work on this object began.

1976

  • We acquired this object.

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American Modern Tumbler

This is a Tumbler. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is molded glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Russel Wright. It is credited Gift of Russel Wright.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 9.5 x 6.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

American Modern Tumbler; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; molded glass; H x diam.: 9.5 x 6.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.); Gift of Russel Wright; 1976-15-6-c

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