Painted Tin Trinket Box

c. 1939

Grace Halpin

Associated Names
Grace Halpin

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

The image shows two books. One book is laying flat, and the other is standing upright. Both books have red covers with decorative designs in gold and other colors. The color palette includes red, gold, and green accents. The flat book is on the left side, showing its spine and front cover. The upright book on the right displays its spine with symmetrical gold designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3/4" high; 2" wide, 3" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8843

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Grace Halpin

Wikidata ID

Q64572725

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