"City Bank" Toy Bank

c. 1938

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

The image shows two architectural models resembling vintage toy bank buildings. On the left is a model resembling the facade of a CITY BANK with arched windows and a prominent doorway. On the right is a more ornate model with a decorative lattice pattern and a curved top. The color palette is predominantly composed of shades of brown and gray, with details highlighted in dark tones to suggest shadow and depth. The left model is positioned straight on and angled slightly backward to display its side, while the right model is angled forward to showcase both the front and side with the lattice design. The models are centered against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.8 x 30.5 cm (8 9/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" high; 2 7/16" deep; 3" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8517


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: W.O. Fletcher.

Wikidata ID

Q64638858

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