Douglas Cox

American, 1917 - 1982

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The image shows a green wooden chest with a hinged lid and a metal latch. It has painted floral and oval designs in red, yellow, and white colors on the front and sides. The chest is positioned slightly to the right at an angle on a plain background.
Douglas Cox, Painted Box, c. 1953, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7895

Painted Box

Douglas Cox · c. 1953 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7895
There is an image of a large, open umbrella with a plaid pattern in shades of brown, tan, and gray. The umbrella is positioned centrally with the shaft running vertically down the middle and the handle extending slightly to the left at the bottom, resting on a flat surface.
Douglas Cox, Parasol, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3126

Parasol

Douglas Cox · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3126
The image displays a metal dustpan with an elongated handle. The dustpan takes up most of the left side, while the handle stretches to the right side and slightly upward. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. The handle starts near the center and extends towards the upper right corner, while the dustpan rests in the bottom middle-left section of the image.
Douglas Cox, Hot Coal Carrier, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9878

Hot Coal Carrier

Douglas Cox · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9878
The image shows a detailed drawing of a piece of fabric with floral patterns and scalloped edges. The color palette is primarily shades of gray. The fabric is laid flat against a plain background, with floral designs near the bottom edge. The background is minimal to highlight the fabric design.
Douglas Cox, Embroidered Undersleeve, 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.147

Embroidered Undersleeve

Douglas Cox · 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.147
The image shows a detailed drawing of a teapot in grayscale. The teapot is the largest object in the image, featuring an ornate design with a spout on the right and a handle on the left. A subtle pattern is engraved on its midsection.
Douglas Cox, Teapot, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13247

Teapot

Douglas Cox · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13247