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Toleware Trinket Box

c. 1940

Charles Henning

Associated Names

Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A rectangular box resembling a book with a lid is featured in the image. The box has a floral design in green and red tones on the cover and gold lines on the spine. The color palette includes vintage greens, reds, and browns. The box is positioned to the right of the center against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 36.3 cm (11 9/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" long; 4" wide; 1 3/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15152

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. Henning

Wikidata ID

Q64538670

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