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Powder Flask

1935/1942

A.R. Tolman

Associated Names

A.R. Tolman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a leather powder flask with an embossed decoration featuring a tree and figures. The flask is mainly brown with darker and lighter shades highlighting the decorative details. It is positioned vertically in the center of the image with a pale background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.7 x 30.8 cm (16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13313

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Ray Tolman

Wikidata ID

Q64533130

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