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Tablespoon, American Modern Line

Decorative Arts and Design

Russel Wright created cutlery that both feels good in the hand and presents a sensuous, curving appearance. Designed for production in stainless steel, these pieces reflect a new interest in casual living, with comfort and convenience outweighing outmoded ideas of elegance.
MEDIUM Stainless steel
DATES ca. 1952
DIMENSIONS length: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)  (show scale)
MARKINGS raised on back "PAT/PEND"; "HULL STAINLESS" and in script, "Russel Wright"
SIGNATURE no signaure
INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER 76.99.6
CREDIT LINE Gift of Russel Wright
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Tablespoon, American Modern Line, ca. 1952. Stainless steel, length: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.6_mark_bw.jpg)
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Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Tablespoon, American Modern Line</em>, ca. 1952. Stainless steel, length: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.6_mark_bw.jpg)