Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4_85.158.5_85.158.6a-b_85.158.7a-b_bw.jpg)
Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
DESIGNER
Russel Wright, American, 1904-1976
MANUFACTURER
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876-present
MEDIUM
Chromed metal
DATES
mid 1930s
DIMENSIONS
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Diameter of base (b): 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing bow]"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
85.158.7a-b
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Chromed metal peppershaker; hollow sphere (a) raised on short cylindrical base (b) that unscrews for filling. Two concentric rings of holes in top of sphere. Part of corn set (85.158.4-7a-b).
CONDITION: Significant wear to all surfaces. (a) Plating chipping off of center of top. Pitting throughout. (b) Pitted throughout. Both tarnished on threads.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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