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Pewter Tankard

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names

Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a sketch of a traditional tankard with a handle and lid. Surrounding the tankard are labeled sketches of various parts like the handle and thumb piece, each connected by lines on an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 4 1/16" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13216

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MEYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573885

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