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Pewter Caster

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows four clear glass containers with metal stoppers and ornate handles, arranged on a circular stand with a pedestal base. The colors in the image include clear glass, metallic grey, and brown hues. The glass containers are positioned centrally on the stand, with the decorative metal handle rising prominently in the center. The stand's base is circular and positioned directly below the containers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 55.5 x 28 cm (21 7/8 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14" high; 7 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13078

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579202

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