Shaving Mug

c. 1938

Roberta Spicer

Associated Names
Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic mug with black boots painted on its side, and the name "Joseph A. Wood" inscribed in golden serif font above the boots. The color palette includes black, gold, white, and some green detailing around the boots, against a light beige background. The mug is in the center of the composition, with the boots slightly off-center to the left and the text arcing above the boots.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.8 x 22.5 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7263

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Roberta Spicer

Wikidata ID

Q64629374

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