New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Dinner Plate (From A Five Piece Partial "American Modern" Dinner Service)

Artist Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976)

Manufacturer Steubenville (American)

Date1937

MediumStoneware

DimensionsOverall: 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (1.9 x 25.1 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Louis I. Jaffe

Object number93.24.3

Terms

American Modern
Grey
Steubenville, Ohio

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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".