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c. 1940

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names

William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

The image depicts a rectangular metal box with embossed decorations on its surface. The color palette includes earthy browns and bronzes. Positioned centrally, the box features engravings on its visible sides and a pattern on top. Surrounding the box are smaller panels with additional adornments, one featuring a seated figure with two others and the other showing a single standing figure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22 x 29.8 cm (8 11/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/8" high; 2 11/16" wide; 2 1/2" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.8620

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.O. Fletcher.

Wikidata ID

Q64638938

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