Missal Holder

c. 1939

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The image displays two Neoclassical-style ornamental designs. The larger object is a rectangular frame with an intricate design and a pink border. Below this frame is a decorative shelf with a waved pattern in light brown. Next to this, there is a side profile illustration of a similar frame and shelf design with a wavy, tiered back in light brown, and a shorter pink object on top. The color palette consists primarily of pinks, whites, browns, and cream.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2"high; 13"wide overall; 8 1/2"deep; shelf 2 1/2"wide.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6628

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572588

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