Pitcher
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Caption
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Pitcher, Designed 1937; Manufactured: ca. 1938. Glazed earthenware, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Andrew and Ina Feuerstein, 80.169.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Designer
Manufacturer
Title
Pitcher
Date
Designed 1937; Manufactured: ca. 1938
Geography
Place manufactured: Steubenville, Ohio, United States
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Classification
Dimensions
10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Printed on underside, under glaze in darker blue-green color (could be impressed letters filled in with pooled glaze, but no indentations in glaze): "[in script] Russel / Wright / [in print] MFG. BY / STEUBENVILLE"
Credit Line
Gift of Andrew and Ina Feuerstein
Accession Number
80.169.1
Frequent Art Questions
How many Russel Wright pieces does the museum have?
We have as many Russel Wright works as anyone would like to see. 319 in total!But if I'm a Russel Wright scholar I'd want more! Are there any others on display?A great deal of his work is located in the Luce Open Storage on the 5th floor. 3 examples of his utilitarian containers are also on view in the American Identities galleries located also on the 5th floor.Great, thanks!You're welcome!
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