Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Fork, from a Five Piece Set of Serving Utensils, 1930–1950. Stainless steel and Lucite, 1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.27.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Fork, from a Five Piece Set of Serving Utensils, 1930–1950. Stainless steel and Lucite, 1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.27_mark.jpg)
Fork, from a Five Piece Set of Serving Utensils
Decorative Arts and Design
DESIGNER
Russel Wright, American, 1904–1976
MAKER
Bristol Plate Co.
MEDIUM
Stainless steel and Lucite
DATES
1930–1950
DIMENSIONS
1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 8.9 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
On back, stamped 'RUSSEL WRIGHT'
SIGNATURE
Unsigned
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1999.108.27
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Serving fork. Stainless steel and Lucite. The stainless steel, shallow fork has one center line cut out of the circular base. The applied, cylindrical handle is attached to the base through an insertion into a slit on the handle. The lower ¼ of the handle is stainless steel that curves up and then levels out. The upper ¾ of the handle is a clear plastic and is smaller in diameter than the metal section. The plastic section is inserted into the stainless steel handle.
It is possible that this item and also 208.26b-e are examples of the Englishtown Cutlery line. (See Hennessey)
CONDITION: Very good condition. Some discoloration. Small chip to Lucite at end of handle. Minor scratches, due to use, on stainless steel
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Fork, from a Five Piece Set of Serving Utensils, 1930–1950. Stainless steel and Lucite, 1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.27.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.1999.108.27.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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