Zoar Tin Coffee Pot and Pail

c. 1938

John Wilkes

Associated Names
John Wilkes

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two metallic containers. The container on the left is a large milk can with a handle and a lid, while the one on the right is a smaller pitcher with a spout and handle. The color palette is shades of grey and silver, suggesting metallic surfaces. The objects are positioned centrally on a light background, with the milk can to the left of the pitcher.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.8 x 55.5 cm (15 11/16 x 21 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3868


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: "John Wilkes"

Wikidata ID

Q64584476

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