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Small Hat Box

1938

Charles Moss

Associated Names

Charles Moss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large oval hat box with a lid. The box has a stone-like texture and green leafy patterns. The colors are mainly muted browns and beiges, with green highlights. The sides of the box show a stone pattern with green leaves.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21.9 x 29.1 cm (8 5/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8416

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Chas F. Moss / 38

Wikidata ID

Q64538798

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