1994.15.8 Russel Wright, "American Modern” bowl
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1995.115 Russel Wright, "American Modern” shape plate with “Spencerian” pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1998.123 Russel Wright, "American Modern” celery dish, c. 1937
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1989.122 Russel Wright, "American Modern” platter
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative, organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1994.14 Russel Wright, "American Modern” shape platter with “Matchstick” pattern decoration
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1991.99.4 Russel Wright, "American Modern” bread plate
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1991.99.2.A-B, -5.A-B, -6.A-B, -7.A-B, -8.A-B, Russel Wright, "American Modern” demitasse cup and saucer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative, organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design. In 1937, Wright and his wife, Mary, designed American Modern, a line that included early examples of coupe plates and hollowware pieces with biomorphic forms.
1994.15.5.A-B Russel Wright, "American Modern” sugar bowl
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the late 1930s, Russel Wright combined the notion of mix-and-match solid colors with innovative organic shapes that foreshadowed post-World War II design.
1994.10.1-2 Russel Wright, "Casual China” salt and pepper shakers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When Casual China was introduced, its original distributor, Garrison Products of New York (1946-48), advertised the line as a "Revolution in China." The ware's tough, thick walled body was suitable for the oven and icebox and was guaranteed against breakage for one year after purcha
1999.30.A-B Russel Wright, "Casual China” cup and saucer, c. 1946
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When Casual China was introduced, its original distributor, Garrison Products of New York (1946-48), advertised the line as a "Revolution in China." The ware's tough, thick walled body was suitable for the oven and icebox and was guaranteed against breakage for one year after purcha