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Toleware Tin Coffee Pot

c. 1937

William Frank

Associated Names

William Frank

Artist, American, 1878 - 1950

The image shows a large brown metal pitcher with floral designs. The color palette includes earthy tones of brown and green, along with hints of red and yellow. The pitcher is placed centrally on a cream-colored background, with the spout extending to the left and the handle arching to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 27.5 cm (13 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 27cm high
Accession Number

1943.8.15302

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: William Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64636935

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