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Pottery Jug

c. 1940

Frances Godfrey

Associated Names

Frances Godfrey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a ceramic jug with the text 'Merchant A. George 17 Milk St Boston' engraved on its surface. The color palette is simple, with shades of beige and brown. The jug is positioned centrally with a shadow below it, and no other objects are present in the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 29 cm (14 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" High 2 3/4" Dis(base) 1 1/4" Dia(mouth)
Accession Number

1943.8.7151

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frances Godfrey

Wikidata ID

Q64562183

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