Plate - "Baltimore and Ohio Railroad"

c. 1936

Helmut Hiatt

Associated Names
Helmut Hiatt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a ceramic plate. The plate features a steam locomotive and train in the center, pulling multiple carriages along a railroad track. The design includes a landscape with trees, fields, and buildings. The inner rim of the plate has detailed patterns, including sea shells and vegetation. The scene evokes a blend of industrial progress and natural beauty from the past. The image is in sepia or monochromatic tones, giving it a vintage look.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17941

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573634

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