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Apothecary's Pill Coater

1941

Herman O. Stroh

Associated Names

Herman O. Stroh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two round, wooden shields with protruding spikes. The color palette consists mainly of browns and earthy tones. The shield on the left appears elevated and angled, with a central handle visible, while the shield on the right lies flat with its spikes prominently displayed.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.7 x 40.3 cm (10 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" in diameter; 3/16" thick
Accession Number

1943.8.13237

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64574207

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