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Trunk

c. 1938

Edward Jewett

Associated Names

Edward Jewett

Artist, American, 1868 - 1955

The image shows a large, ornate trunk or chest with a rounded lid. The color palette includes light brown and beige tones with intricate patterns and darker accents. The chest is positioned centrally, slightly angled with the lid facing towards the right in a three-quarter view, showing the decorative design on the front and top surfaces.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.6 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 32 3/4" long; 12" high; 15 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14592

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: EDWARD T. JEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64557269

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