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Sugar Bowl (Austria), 1930–35

This is a sugar bowl. It is dated 1930–35 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is nickel-plated brass, wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 7.8 x 10.2 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.)

It has the following markings

"Austria" marked on saucers, sugar bowl, creamer, pot, and plates.

Cite this object as

Sugar Bowl (Austria), 1930–35; nickel-plated brass, wood; H x diam.: 7.8 x 10.2 cm (3 1/16 x 4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Gilbert; 1967-85-4-q

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Ellen DeGeneres Selects.

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