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Shaving Mug

1936

Irene M. Burge

Associated Names

Irene M. Burge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A cylindrical mug with an ornate handle is placed centrally towards the bottom of the image. Above it, there is a horizontal floral pattern featuring large red and blue flowers with green leaves and black accents. The color palette includes vibrant reds, blues, greens, and the neutral shade of the mug.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.2 cm (14 1/8 x 10 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3 1/8" High 3 3/8" Dia 1/4" Handle
Accession Number

1943.8.7317

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: I.M. BURGE. '36

Wikidata ID

Q64574897

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