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Gun Powder Flask

c. 1938

Christabel Scrymser

Associated Names

Christabel Scrymser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, pear-shaped flask with an embossed pattern on its surface. The flask is likely made of metal and has a color palette of brown and copper. The surface appears aged and slightly tarnished. Positioned centrally in the frame, the flask is upright with its narrow spout pointing upwards, set against a plain, light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13337

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHRISTABEL SCRYMSER

Wikidata ID

Q64539916

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