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Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)
Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_mark_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_mark_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 76.99.23_76.99.27-.28_80.169.2-.6a-b_83.108.43_bw.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 76.99.23_76.99.27-.28_80.169.2-.6a-b_83.108.43_bw.jpg)

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Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern

Decorative Arts

DESIGNER Russel Wright, American, 1904-1976
MAKER Steubenville Pottery
MEDIUM Glazed earthernware
DATES Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938
DIMENSIONS 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm)  (show scale)
MARKINGS on bottom - impressed "Russel / Wright" (in script) / "MFG. BY / STEUBENVILLE / / USA (printed)
SIGNATURE no signature
INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptons
COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
ACCESSION NUMBER 76.99.23
CREDIT LINE Gift of Russel Wright
RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
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CAPTION Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)
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Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). <em>Pitcher, American Modern Sea Foam Pattern</em>, Designed 1937; Manufactured ca. 1938. Glazed earthernware, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (26.7 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russel Wright, 76.99.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.99.23_PS5.jpg)
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