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Water Pitcher

c. 1940

Jessie M. Youngs

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Jessie M. Youngs

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a ceramic jug with a blue decorative pattern and text. The jug is placed against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pencil, and gouache, on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 26.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" Wide 8 1/2" Neck 4" High(handle)
Accession Number

1943.8.6500

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in ink: Jessie M. Youngs.

Wikidata ID

Q64581760

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