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Silver Beaker

c. 1938

Palmyra Pimentel

Associated Names

Palmyra Pimentel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical metal cup with engraved detailing near the rim and an inscription around its middle section. The color palette consists of shades of gray with a metallic sheen against an off-white background. The cup is placed upright in the center of the frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.8 x 29.5 cm (14 1/2 x 11 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high; 3 1/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13866

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: PALMYRA / PIMENTEL

Wikidata ID

Q64618788

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