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Silver Porringer

c. 1936

Charles Cullen

Associated Names

Charles Cullen

Artist, American, 1888 - 1939

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a decorative plate with a large, intricately designed handle at the top. The color palette is primarily grayscale. The plate is placed centrally within a rectangular frame, with the handle extending upwards. Below the plate, a smaller rectangular box contains another design, measurements, and the signature "Charles Cullen" at the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.8 x 23.1 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14302

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Charles Cullen

Wikidata ID

Q64538442

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