Lurelle Guild (American, 1898–1985). <em>Bowl or Compote</em>, ca. 1934. Aluminum, plastic, 6 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (15.2 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alan Moss Ltd., 87.118. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 87.118_bw.jpg)

Bowl or Compote

Artist:Lurelle GuildKensington Inc.

Medium: Aluminum, plastic

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Dates:ca. 1934

Dimensions: 6 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (15.2 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 87.118

Image: 87.118_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Round aluminum bowl or compote supported by aluminum and plastic pedestal. Pedestal comprised of round aluminum base with sides tapering slightly toward flat, stepped top and a horizontal channel around side; base surmounted by colorless plastic sphere then flat aluminum disk, these pieces are attached by cylindrical rod running through the center and screwed to underside of base. Pedestal supports bowl with straight sides flaring out from small center. CONDITION: Minor scratches with one especially severe area, interior of bowl near edge.

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