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Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Simon Weiss

Associated Names

Simon Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large pitcher with a lid, ornate detailing on its handle and spout. It is drawn in shades of gray. In the top left corner, there is a smaller sketch of a similar pitcher.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 22.9 cm (12 1/8 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 7/8" high; 9 7/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14085

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S. WEISS.

Wikidata ID

Q64631577

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