Toy Bank: Tabby Cat

c. 1937

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image shows a sculpture of a cat resting on top of a spherical object marked with the words "TABBY BANK." The sculpture is a dark bronze color against a cream-colored background. The cat is positioned lying on the upper right side of the sphere, facing left. The base of the object widens slightly as it descends, and the text is centrally located on the sphere's front with a decorative flourish beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.2 cm (12 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 4" long; 2 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8479

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571387

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