"The Globe" Coin Bank

c. 1938

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

The image shows two spherical objects with a metallic and rust-like texture, each on a tripod base. The object on the left has a circular emblem or lock labeled "THE GLOBE." The color palette includes shades of dark brown, black, and hints of metallic tones. The spheres are positioned on the left and right sides of the image, with the left sphere rotated to display the emblem, while the right sphere is viewed straight-on.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 3/16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8622

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: W.O. Fletcher.

Wikidata ID

Q64638944

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