Pa. German Pie Plate

c. 1937

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a ceramic plate featuring two historical figures in period attire surrounded by inscriptions and decorative elements. The rim of the plate bears a script, likely in German. The surface of the plate has an earthy glaze with warm, muted tones. The photograph captures the central design and the ornate lettering that frames it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41 x 38.2 cm (16 1/8 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Rendered actual size.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8005

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: - Drawn to actual size- / - Elmer-G.-Anderson-

Wikidata ID

Q64559101

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