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Coffee Can

1938

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a cylindrical canister with a floral pattern covering its surface. The color palette includes reds, blacks, browns, greys, and silvers. The canister is angled slightly towards the left, displaying the lid and design elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34 x 26.6 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 4 5/16" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.9123

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64579180

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