Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

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Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Russel Wright, American, 1904–1976

MANUFACTURER Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876–present

MEDIUM Chromed metal, glass

Place Manufactured: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

DATES mid 1930s

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) (show scale)

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

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 85.158.5

CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Chromed metal butter pitcher (for melted butter). Spherical body raised on short cylindrical foot rim. Round opening cut out of top, slightly off-center. Narrow tubular handle arches over the opening; ends of handle fit into holes cut on either side of opening. Opposing spout, cylindrical form that tapers to narrow flat-cut opening, soldered to body above foot rim. Exterior chromed metal, interior only polished. Part of corn set (85.158.4-7a-b). CONDITION: Minor wear, with scratches to all surfaces. Proper left side of bowl has long scratch. Interior slightly pitted. Back of handle loose, extending somewhat out of hole.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

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