Butter Box

c. 1953

Harry Grossen

Associated Names
Harry Grossen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a painted wooden container known as a "tine" or "bentwood box," consisting of two circular box sections and a separate lid. The top section is an oval-shaped box with green and yellow floral and vine patterns, and the letters "S.L.D.F." painted on its surface. The color palette includes blue, green, yellow, red, and natural wood, with floral designs in these colors. The container has a lid placed on it, while the middle object is an open circular box with similar decorative patterns, and at the bottom is the lid with matching floral motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.4 x 24.7 cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high; 6 3/4" wide; 3 3/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7921


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink:L HARRY / GROSSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64573225

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