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Stem Glass, "Theme Formal Ware"

Designer: Russel Wright, American, 1904-1976
Manufacturer: Yamato Porcelain Company
Medium: Glass
Place Manufactured: Tajimi, Japan
Dates: ca. 1963
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (18.1 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)
Markings: no marks
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 84.124.6
Credit Line: Gift of Paul F. Walter
Image: Overall, 84.124.6_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: "Theme Formal Ware" pattern. White, translucent glass, shape of pilsner glass with thick, continuous 2" stem and no foot. Translucent milky-white color is solid at base and gradually thins out, leaving an almost clear rim at top. CONDITION: Two small surface pits, formed during molding process, otherwise excellent condition.

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