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c. 1936

Thomas Holloway

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Thomas Holloway

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a cylindrical metal container with an ornate engraved design. It includes a shield with stars and stripes, along with foliage motifs. The container has an open lid, revealing a box-like structure. The color scheme is muted golds and browns. The container is slightly tilted to the right, and the lid is open towards the top left. On the right, there is a simple line drawing of the container with measurements in pencil.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 24 cm (11 x 9 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12599

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633246

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