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Toy Train

1935/1942

George File

Associated Names

George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image depicts a vintage toy train with an engine, a small connecting cart, and a passenger carriage. The train is positioned horizontally against a plain background. The color palette includes black, grey, yellow, red, and brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 31.4 x 43.8 cm (12 3/8 x 17 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" long; 3" high
Accession Number

1943.8.16664

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571418

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