Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set

Russel Wright

Caption

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, glass, Overall: 5 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm) Diameter of base: 2 in. (5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.5.

Title

Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set

Date

mid 1930s

Geography

Place manufactured: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Medium

Chromed metal, glass

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm) Diameter of base: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing a bow]"

Credit Line

Gift of Paul F. Walter

Accession Number

85.158.5

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