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Tin Mirror Frame

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a flat, unfolded rectangular box with rounded flaps, a central rectangular section, and additional flaps on the sides. The box has a small loop handle at the topmost flap and symmetrical floral patterns on the surrounding flaps. The color palette is mostly shades of gray, with a plain off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 26.4 cm (14 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: Exact as shown
Accession Number

1943.8.6683

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN-TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594656

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