Toleware Tea Cannister

c. 1938

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a round black tin canister with a hinged lid featuring a latch. The canister is decorated with a painted design of a rose and small flowers. The object is centered in the image, surrounded by a neutral, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.8 x 28.7 cm (15 1/4 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15159

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ME-23 / Murphy / Oct 14-Nov 15 / 138

Wikidata ID

Q64573973

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