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Bandbox
Index of American Design1943.8.7934

Bandbox

Arsen Maralian

c. 1953 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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The image displays a large oval-shaped box with a floral pattern in shades of brown, beige, and blue. The box is adorned with intricate leaf and floral designs on its sides and top. There is a simple, light background with minimal text and an arrow-like mark on the left side of the image.
Index of American Design1943.8.7937

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Joseph Rothenberg

c. 1953 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image displays a box decorated with a rural scene. The near side shows covered wagons pulled by horses with a windmill, labeled "WIND MILL," and a house surrounded by trees painted in a naive, folk art style. The structures and greenery are depicted with flat colors and minimal shading. On the top surface of the box, there is a depiction of hills, a sky, and a single white horse or deer among trees. The color palette consists of rich blues and greens, along with pale browns and whites for buildings and animals.
Index of American Design1943.8.7938

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Jessie M. Youngs

c. 1953 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a cylindrical container with a domed lid. It is decorated with intricate floral patterns in yellow, pink, brown, green, and white. The floral designs cover the body of the container, with a border pattern encircling the top and bottom. The lid also has a subtle pattern that matches the color scheme.
Index of American Design1943.8.7939

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Gilbert Sackerman

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image displays a large cylindrical box with an ornate floral and scroll pattern. The pattern includes vivid colors like gold, pink, red, blue, and green on a light background. A border of red flowers encircles the top edge of the box. The box is centered in the image, facing the viewer, and shown from a slightly elevated perspective to reveal both the top surface and the decorative side.
Index of American Design1943.8.7940

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Lina Manetto

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gold ink on paperboard

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The image shows a large, cylindrical box with an ornate pattern in shades of gold, red, green, and blue. The color scheme includes creams, beiges, pastel pinks, blues, and antique gold tones. The box is placed on a flat surface, with its top and sides decorated with floral motifs, including roses and scrolls. The top of the box is slightly rounded, and a red and gold trim encircles the upper edge.
Index of American Design1943.8.7941

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Lee Hager

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gold ink on paperboard

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The image shows a series of interlocking circular and oval shapes with contrasting colors, creating an intricate pattern. The abstract design features concentric circles with leaf and flower motifs in white, red, yellow, and green against colored backgrounds.
Index of American Design1943.8.8265

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Martin Partyka

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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An oval-shaped box with a decorated surface is depicted in the image. The surface is adorned with painted houses and trees in shades of blue, pink, green, and beige. The lid has a floral pattern and is placed securely on top. The sides feature ornate pink structures such as buildings and a church, with green trees.
Index of American Design1943.8.8355

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American 20th Century

1935/1942 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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A cylindrical tin with an illustration of a large mansion surrounded by trees is the focal point of the image. The background consists of deep blues and greens with lighter details, against a beige backdrop. The tin is centered in the image, facing the viewer.
Index of American Design1943.8.8356

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Stewart Wheeler

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a large oval-shaped box with illustrations of buildings and trees on its surface, suggesting an urban landscape. The color palette includes shades of blue, with accents of white and light brown detailing the buildings. The box is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8359

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Paul Ward

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a large oval-shaped container with a colorful floral design. The container is predominantly yellow with blue flowers and green leaves as part of its decorative pattern. A blue band around the top edge features small flower motifs. The container is placed at a slight angle, with the viewer looking at the wider side showcasing the floral design.
Index of American Design1943.8.8360

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Joseph Rothenberg

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a blue oval-shaped wallpaper border with decorative patterns and a scene at the top. It features various shades of blue, with accents of green, white, yellow, and dark hues outlining floral designs and other patterns. The wallpaper border is placed against a plain background, slightly tilted, showing its inner edge on the top left side.
Index of American Design1943.8.8362

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Charles Caseau

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image displays a cylindrical container adorned with a detailed pastoral scene. The container is the central focus of the composition, with illustrations of trees, a man, and horses with a carriage done in a light brown color on a deep blue background. The box is depicted with its lid visible on top and intricate drawings on its sides.
Index of American Design1943.8.8363

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Walter Doran

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a cylindrical object with a pastoral scene wrapped around it. The scene features a house with a gabled roof and several trees. The object has a blue background, while the house and trees are depicted in shades of brown, green, and red. The house is on the left side of the cylinder, surrounded by rows of tall, narrow trees that extend along the width of the scene.
Index of American Design1943.8.8364

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Gilbert Sackerman

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The artwork depicts a rural landscape seen from a slightly elevated perspective. There are two large, stylized birds in the foreground, with loose brushstrokes defining their forms. Rolling hills form the horizon, with a small village at their base. A church with a tall spire is on the right side, alongside other buildings and figures. The color palette includes earth tones and warm accents against a blue sky and water. Textured strokes create a charming, slightly naive style, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the scene.
Index of American Design1943.8.8365

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Lazar Rubinstein

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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This is a painting of a giraffe in a stylized landscape. The giraffe stands tall in the center of an oval frame surrounded by a border of floral designs. The scene includes abstract trees in varying foliage, set against a deep blue background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8368

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Gilbert Sackerman

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows flowing, swirling lines forming an intricate pattern against a blue backdrop. The shapes resemble large blooming flowers with green leaves. In the center, a figure on a swing is surrounded by the floral forms. The swing ropes arc gracefully, complementing the floral theme.
Index of American Design1943.8.8374

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David Dorfman

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows two objects. The left object features a rounded corner design with the text "G. SANFORD, NEW HAVEN, CONN" and an illustration of a man in a hat near trees. The right object displays a cylindrical object illustrated with a regal woman in a chariot drawn by two horses, surrounded by trees. The color palette includes pastel browns, yellows, and muted greens, with soft reds and pinks in the illustrations. Positioned to the left is the flattened paper depicting the man, while the cylindrical object with the woman in a chariot stands upright on the right.
Index of American Design1943.8.8388

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Harold Merriam

1940 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a cylindrical container with a painted scene of two squirrels on its side. The squirrels are depicted in pink and gray colors in a natural setting with trees and foliage. The color palette consists of yellow, green, and brown tones, with the squirrels standing out due to their pinkish hue. The larger squirrel is on the right side facing the smaller squirrel on the left, set against a stylized outdoor background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8392

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Arsen Maralian

c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a decorative oval box with intricate floral patterns in soft pastel colors. The box is centrally positioned in the image, with the lid slightly open.
Index of American Design1943.8.8393

Bandbox

Gilbert Sackerman

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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