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The image displays a cylindrical hat box with illustrations of architectural landmarks. The box is decorated in muted colors such as beige, green, and red. Positioned in the center of the image with the top slightly tilted forward, it reveals the text "STETSON HATS" around the upper edge. The left side of the box shows an archway illustration, while the right side features a building with a tall spire and trees. The bottom of the box includes a ribbon design with the word "PHILADELPHIA."
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The image displays a cylindrical hat box with illustrations of architectural landmarks. The box is decorated in muted colors such as beige, green, and red. Positioned in the center of the image with the top slightly tilted forward, it reveals the text "STETSON HATS" around the upper edge. The left side of the box shows an archway illustration, while the right side features a building with a tall spire and trees. The bottom of the box includes a ribbon design with the word "PHILADELPHIA."

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Carl Buergerniss

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.7 x 40.5 cm (12 1/16 x 15 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8401
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Beurgerniss.

NGA object ID 20598. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.