Oval Shaving Mug

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows an oval object resembling a shaving mug. The largest feature is a sculpture of a cherubic child resting atop the lid, cradling a basket of flowers. The color palette includes soft tones of beige, brown, and subtle hints of pink and gold. The sculpture is positioned in the center within the frame, lying horizontally along the top of the oval lid, with decorative floral motifs encircling the base of the mug.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4" High 6" Long 3 1/2" Wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7226

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Oval Shaving Mug; lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579162

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