M.H. McDowell

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a circular design with an ornate, geometric pattern and a central motif of a vase containing red, yellow, and orange flowers with green leaves. The color palette includes warm colors like red, yellow, and orange, along with green and blue. The floral arrangement is in the central position within an oval frame, surrounded by an outer pattern of a lattice design and geometric elements.
M.H. McDowell, Design on Door of Seth Thomas Clock, 1936, watercolor, pen and ink, gold ink, silver ink, andgraphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4746

Design on Door of Seth Thomas Clock

M.H. McDowell · 1936 · watercolor, pen and ink, gold ink, silver ink, andgraphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4746

The image displays a ceramic pitcher with elaborate animal-themed relief decorations. It is large with a curved handle, painted in brown tones, giving it an antique look. The side view of the decoration is shown next to the full view. Measurements and labels are included in neat print at the edges of the page.
M.H. McDowell, Pitcher, 1936, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6186

Pitcher

M.H. McDowell · 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6186