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Pinch Drinking Glass

This is a drinking glass. It was designed by Russel Wright. It is dated 1950 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is molded glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Imperial Glass Corporation.

  • Vase (USA)
  • mold-blown favrile glass.
  • Bequest of Joseph L. Morris.
  • 1966-55-26

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 12.2 x 9.1 cm (4 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pinch Drinking Glass; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); USA; molded glass; H x diam.: 12.2 x 9.1 cm (4 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Imperial Glass Corporation; 1950-105-3

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