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Tin Teapot

c. 1938

James McLellan

Associated Names

James McLellan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A tall, red teapot with a floral pattern is the main object in the image. The teapot is red, brown, and metallic in color. It is centered on a light beige background. The spout points to the left and the handle extends to the right. The teapot has a domed lid on the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 51 x 38.6 cm (20 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15175

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: - James McClellan -

Wikidata ID

Q64580633

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