Cup and saucer (From A Five Piece Partial "American Modern" Dinner Service)
Artist
Russel Wright
(American, 1904-1976)
Manufacturer
Steubenville
(American)
CultureAmerican
Date1937
MediumStoneware
DimensionsOverall: 1 x 3 5/8 in. (2.5 x 9.2 cm)
InscribedAll items, except teapot cover and cup, stamped on bottom: "Russel / Wright / MFG. by / Steubenville".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Louis I. Jaffe
Object number93.24.2
Not on view
DescriptionAll objects are covered by a mottled grey glaze over a stoneware body. The teapot is round with the spout drawn out of the body rather than applied; applied ear-like handle. The cup is a round bowl shape with an applied ear-like handle. Saucer and plates are round with a slight flared rim. The pattern of the partial dinner service is called "American Modern".
