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Pewter Beaker

c. 1936

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names

Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical container with engraved designs and text, placed upright on a flat surface. The container is grey with darker accents highlighting the engravings. The text and designs are on the outer surface of the cylinder, with text at the top and crossed tools and floral motifs below.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 22.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13057

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572090

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