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Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set</em>, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set</em>, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set</em>, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4_85.158.5_85.158.6a-b_85.158.7a-b_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4_85.158.5_85.158.6a-b_85.158.7a-b_bw.jpg)

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Salt Shaker, 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
  • Place Manufactured: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
    • DATES mid 1930s
    DIMENSIONS Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Diameter of base (b): 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing bow]"
    SIGNATURE no signature
    INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 85.158.6a-b
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Chromed metal saltshaker; hollow sphere (a) raised on short cylindrical base (b) that unscrews for filling. Two concentric rings of holes in top of sphere. Part of corn set (85.158.4-7a-b). CONDITION: Minor wear to all surfaces. Both pieces tarnished on threads. (a) Scratches throughout with minor pitting. (b) Two large scratches on side reveal brass body beneath plating. Tarnished on threads.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
    CAPTION Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)
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    Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set</em>, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg)

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