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Fireman's Hat

1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names

Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large top hat with an eagle illustration and a ribbon labeled "COLUMBIA ROSE CO." around its band. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and hints of gold and red, with the eagle shaded in muted tones. The hat is centered in the image against a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.6 x 36.5 cm (16 x 14 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1741

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64560558

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