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Pewter Mug

c. 1936

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names

Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This drawing is a detailed illustration of a mug in shades of gray. A curved handle sticks out of the side of the mug on the right. The mug is centered on a light beige background, a thin gray rectangular border surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.6 x 23.1 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" high; 2 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13122

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572653

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