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Object Timeline

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1951

  • Work on this object began.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

1982

  • We acquired this object.

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Casual Carafe, 1951-1969

This is a Carafe. It was designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Iroquois China Company. It is dated 1951-1969 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Dalmar Tifft. It is credited Gift of Dalmar Tifft.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 25.2 x 11 x 10cm (9 15/16 x 4 5/16 x 3 15/16in.)

It has the following markings

Printed mark on underside of base: "IROQUOIS CASUAL CHINA by Russel Wright"

Cite this object as

Casual Carafe, 1951-1969; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); Manufactured by Iroquois China Company (United States); USA; glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 25.2 x 11 x 10cm (9 15/16 x 4 5/16 x 3 15/16in.); Gift of Dalmar Tifft; 1982-49-1

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