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Jug for Batter

c. 1937

Frank Fumagalli

Associated Names

Frank Fumagalli

Artist, American, born Italy, c. 1895 - 1958

The image shows a large ceramic jug with a handle and spout, featuring blue floral designs and the text "COWDEN & WILCOX, HARRISBURG, PA" on its surface. The color palette includes cream tones with blue detailing. The jug is centered in the image, with two smaller inset images at the top corners showing similar jugs with the same floral motif.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite, watercolor, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37 x 29.1 cm (14 9/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" High 5 1/2" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.7102

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: F. Fumagalli

Wikidata ID

Q64569881

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