Knife, American Modern Line

Russel Wright; John Hull Cutlery Corporation

Object Label

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.

Caption

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976); John Hull Cutlery Corporation. Knife, American Modern Line, ca. 1952. Stainless steel, length: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Knife, American Modern Line

Date

ca. 1952

Medium

Stainless steel

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

length: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

raised on back "PAT/PEND"; "HULL STAINLESS" and in script, "Russel Wright"

Credit Line

Gift of Russel Wright

Accession Number

76.99.3

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