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Petticoat Lamp

c. 1936

William Kerby

Associated Names

William Kerby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a red coffee pot with a top and bottom section, a handle on the right side, and a spout near the top handle. The background is off-white or light beige. The coffee pot is centered, with the handle and spout on the right side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 22.9 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12466

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64637586

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