Pewter Tankard

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a technical drawing of a lidded pewter tankard. The tankard is the largest object in the center of the composition. The color palette is primarily shades of gray and beige. To the left and right of the tankard are additional smaller detailed drawings of its parts, including a hinge and a spout, as well as construction and dimension notes. The elements are neatly arranged within individual boxes surrounding the central illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" high; 4 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MEYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573889

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