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Pickle Jar

c. 1939

Frances Godfrey and LeRoy Griffith

Associated Names

Frances Godfrey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

LeRoy Griffith

Artist, American, 1915 - 1958

The image displays a large ceramic jug with two handles and blue floral patterns. The jug is beige/light brown with vibrant blue decorations. It is centered in the image with the top opening facing the viewer, showing the floral design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.1 x 27.7 cm (15 x 10 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/4" High 7 1/2" Dia.(waist)6" Dia.(top) 5 3/4" Dia.(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.5142

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frances Godfrey.

Wikidata ID

Q64562187

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