Painted Tin Toy Bank

c. 1940

John Hall

Associated Names
John Hall

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed model of a building labeled "BANK" on a triangular plaque above the entrance. It resembles a dollhouse with Victorian architectural elements, multiple chimneys, and ornate details on the facade. The primary colors of the model are muted reds, yellows, brown, and grey. The building is angled slightly to the right, showing its front and left side. The model is placed on a rectangular base with the artist's name "JOHN HALL" inscribed below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 22.4 cm (11 9/16 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/8" high; 5" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8514

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JOHN HALL

Wikidata ID

Q64582753

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