Utility Box

c. 1939

Christabel Scrymser

Associated Names
Christabel Scrymser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a rectangular wooden box painted with intricate floral designs. The color palette consists of earthy tones like beige and brown, accented by vibrant reds, yellows, blues, and greens. The floral motifs are on the top and front of the box, set against a dotted blue background bordered by a red and white striped pattern. This box is positioned centrally in the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 45.6 cm (14 1/2 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" deep; 12 3/4" long; 4 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8083

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 12, no. 22.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 270, pl. 926.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHRISTABEL SCRYMSER

Wikidata ID

Q64539912

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