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Iron Tea Kettle

1935/1942

Frederick Jackson

Associated Names

Frederick Jackson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a metallic kettle with a handle, spout, and lid. The color palette is primarily gray. The kettle is situated centrally in the composition, against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" in diameter; 8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15016

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frederick Jackson New.

Wikidata ID

Q64570731

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