Sewing Box

c. 1937

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names
Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular box with a handle at the center. The box is bordered with a brownish-gold color and has a black panel on the front with metallic elements like a latch and rivets in a golden hue. The color palette consists of brown, black, gold, and cream. The box is on an off-white background with a thin border. The handle is on top of the box, creating a balanced appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.9 cm (11 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" long; 3 1/2" wide; 3 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13507

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540327

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