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Silver Creamer

1935/1942

Eugene Barrell

Associated Names

Eugene Barrell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1994

The image depicts a large ornamental creamer with rounded forms, a curled handle, four ornate legs, an engraved design on its body, and the word "CREAMER" written above it. The color palette consists of shades of gray, black, beige, brown, and peach creating a vintage effect. The creamer is placed centrally on a light beige background with descriptive text beneath it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.5 x 21.2 cm (10 7/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" high; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14331

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: NO. 13519-7 / CASE # 3 / 6IN. HIGH / Eugene Barrell

Wikidata ID

Q64560077

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