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Pa. German Coffee Pot

c. 1936

James O'Mara

Associated Names

James O'Mara

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metallic pitcher with engraved floral and geometric patterns. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. The pitcher is in the center, surrounded by smaller illustrations of decorative patterns, a simplified side view of a jug, and a stylized floral design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.3689

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: James J. O'Mara: 400594

Wikidata ID

Q64580675

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