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c. 1940

Rose Campbell-Gerke

Associated Names
Rose Campbell-Gerke

Artist, American, 1879-1964

This is a drawing of an emblem with two clasped hands. The emblem features two hands shaking firmly in the center, surrounded by the words "MUTUAL ASSURANCE CO" and "1836" prominently displayed. These words are encased in an oval-shaped border with a filigree design. The drawing appears to be a depiction of a logo or a seal. The color scheme is monochromatic, with various shades of brown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 32.4 cm (8 15/16 x 12 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16989

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 109, pl. 333.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ROSE-CAMPBELL-GERKE

Wikidata ID

Q64629934

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