Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Jar

c. 1936

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

There is a large cylindrical ceramic jar with the word "PLUMBS" and a blue decorative motif on its front. The jar is light brown with deep blue letters and design. It is standing upright on a plain light-colored background, with the top open and visible.

Download

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, gouache, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.4 x 22.5 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" High 5 1/2" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.8011

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534996

You may be interested in