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Inlaid Sewing Box

c. 1937

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names

Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden box with a mosaic pattern. The box is the focal point, showcasing intricate designs in shades of brown, beige, and black. It is placed against a light-colored background, with a keyhole in the center of the front side and geometric patterns throughout.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24 x 26.1 cm (9 7/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 7/32" high; 12 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13509

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562769

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