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Glass Pocket Flask

c. 1938

G.A. Spangenberg

Associated Names

G.A. Spangenberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round glass bottle with a short neck and a swirling pattern within its structure. The color palette is mainly light teal and transparent tones, giving the bottle an aquamarine appearance. The bottle is centrally positioned on a plain background, emphasizing the intricate swirling design of the glass.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10988

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: G.A. SPANGENBERG

Wikidata ID

Q64570970

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