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James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)
James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)
James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_mark_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_mark_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.81.113.2.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.81.113.2.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.1-.2_81.113.4_81.113.7_81.113.10_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.1-.2_81.113.4_81.113.7_81.113.10_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.7_81.113.1_81.113.10_81.113.2_81.113.4.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.7_81.113.1_81.113.10_81.113.2_81.113.4.jpg)

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Bowl

Decorative Arts

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MAKER James Prestini, American, 1908-1993
MEDIUM Birch wood
  • Place Manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • DATES ca. 1943-1953
    DIMENSIONS 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS On bottom: impressed "PRESTINI"; in crayon "196"; paper label "s"
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts
    ACCESSION NUMBER 81.113.2
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Professor James Prestini
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Bowl, birch wood, lathe-turned. Solid foot 1 5/16" diameter above which is a deep bowl with flaring sides. Prestini nos. 7, 196 CONDITION: Good
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
    CAPTION James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). Bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)
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    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993). <em>Bowl</em>, ca. 1943-1953. Birch wood, 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (6 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.2_bw.jpg)

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