Preserve Jar

c. 1940

Frank Fumagalli

Associated Names
Frank Fumagalli

Artist, American, born Italy, c. 1895 - 1958

The image features a large gray rectangular area containing text and a decorative emblem, with a simple outline of a cylindrical jar placed below it. The color palette consists mainly of muted tones, with gray dominating the top section, contrasting with the light beige background. The text in the dark gray area is positioned to the left and reads "C.CROLIUS MANUFACTURER MANHATTAN-WELLS NEW-YORK," while the word "PLUMBS" is to the right with an emblem resembling a bow nearby. The cylindrical jar outline centered on the lower part of the image has "PLUMBS" and a similar emblem depicted on its surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 28.9 cm (8 7/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" High 4 3/4" Dia(base) 4" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7450


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: F. Fumagalli

Wikidata ID

Q64569892

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