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Bandbox

c. 1938

Gilbert Sackerman

Associated Names

Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an oval-shaped container with a domed lid. The container has an intricate design of hot air balloons and houses, resembling a toile pattern. The color palette includes muted tones of beige and light brown, with faded red and green accents. The container is positioned in the center, slightly tilted, against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 16 7/8" high; 16 1/2" long, 13 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8397

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572245

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