Silver Tea Caddy

c. 1939

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a drawing of a large, ornate container with a dome-shaped lid and a reflective surface. The container has delicate shading and engraving resembling initials on its front. The color palette consists of grayscale tones, from light whites to darker grays, accentuating the reflective quality. The object is positioned centrally in the frame, while the artist's signature, "C. Capelli," is located in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.8 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 3 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17584

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: C. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64574328

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