Tablespoon, American Modern Line
Decorative Arts and Design
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.
DESIGNER
Russel Wright, American, 1904â1976
MEDIUM
Stainless steel
DATES
ca. 1952
DIMENSIONS
length: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
raised on back "PAT/PEND"; "HULL STAINLESS" and in script, "Russel Wright"
SIGNATURE
no signaure
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
76.99.6
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Russel Wright
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Russel Wright (American, 1904â1976). Tablespoon, American Modern Line, ca. 1952. Stainless steel, length: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.6_mark_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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