American Modern
Casserole and Lid
1939- c. 1959 (manufactured)
1939- c. 1959 (manufactured)
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Casserole and cover from the "American Modern' range with 'Granite Gray' glaze. It is of depressed globular form, with handle of square section, the lower part waisted and rounded.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, moulded |
| Brief description | Casserole and lid of lead-glazed earthenware, 'Granite Gray' glaze, 'American Modern' range, designed by Russel Wright, made by Steubenville Pottery, East Liverpool, Ohio, manufactured 1939- c.1959. |
| Physical description | Casserole and cover from the "American Modern' range with 'Granite Gray' glaze. It is of depressed globular form, with handle of square section, the lower part waisted and rounded. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Russel Wright MFG. BY STEUBENVILLE' (Impressed) |
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| Credit line | Given by Paul Walter |
| Production | In production from 1939-c.1959. |
| Bibliographic reference | Christopher Wilk (ed.). Modernism 1914-1939: designing a new world. London: V&A Publications, 2006. cat. no. 247a, pp. 376-7, 397. |
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| Accession number | C.39:1, 2-1992 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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