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The image shows two spherical objects with a metallic and rust-like texture, each on a tripod base. The object on the left has a circular emblem or lock labeled "THE GLOBE." The color palette includes shades of dark brown, black, and hints of metallic tones. The spheres are positioned on the left and right sides of the image, with the left sphere rotated to display the emblem, while the right sphere is viewed straight-on.
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The image shows two spherical objects with a metallic and rust-like texture, each on a tripod base. The object on the left has a circular emblem or lock labeled "THE GLOBE." The color palette includes shades of dark brown, black, and hints of metallic tones. The spheres are positioned on the left and right sides of the image, with the left sphere rotated to display the emblem, while the right sphere is viewed straight-on.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"The Globe" Coin Bank

William O. Fletcher

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/16" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8622
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 ink: W.O. Fletcher.

NGA object ID 20819. 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.