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Toilette Box

c. 1940

John Cutting

Associated Names

John Cutting

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an oval-shaped decorative box with a flat lid. The box features a detailed pattern with floral and leafy designs in shades of blue, green, and beige, with a hint of pink. The colors are soft and muted, giving the box a vintage feel. The box is centered in the image with a beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.2 x 29.2 cm (8 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 7 1/4" wide; 3" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.8412

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582206

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