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The image shows two round, wooden shields with protruding spikes. The color palette consists mainly of browns and earthy tones. The shield on the left appears elevated and angled, with a central handle visible, while the shield on the right lies flat with its spikes prominently displayed.
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The image shows two round, wooden shields with protruding spikes. The color palette consists mainly of browns and earthy tones. The shield on the left appears elevated and angled, with a central handle visible, while the shield on the right lies flat with its spikes prominently displayed.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Apothecary's Pill Coater

Herman O. Stroh

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 26.7 x 40.3 cm (10 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" in diameter; 3/16" thick
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.13237
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Milwaukee
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh 1941

NGA object ID 25328. 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.