Toy Bank: Humpty Dumpty

c. 1938

Verna Tallman

Associated Names
Verna Tallman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an upper body view of a head and shoulders puppet or figure. The figure is facing slightly to the left with its head tilted back and mouth open wide. It has red painted cheeks, black eyebrows, and pale skin. It wears a pointed red cap and a vibrant blue garment with red and gold accents, including buttons and a star-like emblem on the chest. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high; 5 1/2" high at shoulders

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8572

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: VERNA TALLMAN -

Wikidata ID

Q64633547

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