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Pewter Powder Flask

c. 1939

George V. Vezolles

Associated Names

George V. Vezolles

Artist, American, 1885 - 1956

The image shows a metal powder flask with an intricate design. It includes a brass neck and a cylindrical top, predominantly silver-gray with brass elements adding a contrasting golden hue. The flask is positioned against a blank background and showcases symmetric swirling decorative motifs on its body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 7/8" high; 3 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13324

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. V. VEZOLLES

Wikidata ID

Q64571610

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