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Redware Pitcher

probably 1939/1940

Betty Jacob

Associated Names

Betty Jacob

Artist, American, 1918 - 2000

The image shows a large ceramic pitcher with an ornate pattern and a right-sided handle. The pitcher has a warm color palette with shades of brown on a light background. It features intricate dark brown designs and is centered in the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper.
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/4 High 3 3/4 Dia.(waist)
Accession Number

1943.8.6021

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: BETTY JACOB

Wikidata ID

Q64537527

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