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Bandbox

1935/1942

Gilbert Sackerman

Associated Names

Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an oval-shaped tin container with architectural illustrations of buildings and decorative patterns in muted greens, faded reds, creams, and whites. The tin is positioned centrally with its side slightly angled towards the viewer, showcasing the building facade and distressed surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 40.1 cm (14 1/8 x 15 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 19" long; 11 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16955

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gilbert Sackerman

Wikidata ID

Q64572276

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