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Bandbox

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a rectangular box and its lid with similar floral decorations. Both items are primarily light blue with floral motifs, including a prominent flower with leaves. The color scheme includes light blue, green, white, and muted gold tones. The lid is positioned slightly above and overlapping the box, displayed at an angle to show the front and top sections of the box.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.7 cm (12 1/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 8 3/4" long
Accession Number

1943.8.8785

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535015

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