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The image depicts a cylindrical box with a lid adorned with brown leaves on a beige background. The lid also has a blue floral design along the edge. The box is centered on a light, neutral background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8426

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Joseph Rothenberg

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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There is an oval-shaped box with a floral pattern on the lid. The design includes green leaves, stems, and brown flowers on a light beige background. The box is centered with the lid slightly open, revealing the floral design continuing on the inside.
Index of American Design1943.8.8427

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Dorothy Dwin

1940 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large, cylindrical box with a vibrant blue background. The box displays a scene of a man on horseback and several white tents against a dark blue field. A golden band runs around the top edge of the box. The predominant colors are blue and gold, with accents of white and light brown. The box is centrally positioned in the image and the painted scene encircles its surface. The man on horseback is positioned near the center and stands out due to his size and placement. The white tents are scattered in the background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8428

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Walter Doran

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

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The image depicts an octagonal box with floral patterns. The color palette includes soft pinks, greens, and creams, with intricate designs and floral arrangements on each panel of the box. The box is positioned centrally in the image, showing three sides and the top, with the top facing slightly towards the viewer. Each visible side features a similar floral motif, bordered by a pink trim.
Index of American Design1943.8.8431

Bandbox

Gilbert Sackerman

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

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The image shows a rectangular vintage-style tin container with a lid. The surface of the tin is painted with a whimsical scene featuring various colors such as blue, green, white, black, red, and yellow. The front of the tin has a field of stars and a landscape below, showing people around a large telescope, likely observing the moon. Asian-style motifs frame the scene on either side. The tin is placed against a light-colored background.
Index of American Design1943.8.8432

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Marie Lutrell

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

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This image shows a large cylindrical tin container with a painted design. The predominant colors on the container are blue, white, and shades of brown. The design includes a windmill in the center, trees on either side, and train carriages below, all depicted in an intricate, stylized manner. The container is placed in the center of the image on a light brown surface. The top of the container features a decorative pattern, and the text "BALL ROAD" can be seen.
Index of American Design1943.8.8433

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Stewart Wheeler

c. 1936 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows an oval-shaped box with a decorative lid. The box is adorned with intricate illustrations, including a windmill, houses, trees, and a horse pulling a cart filled with logs. The color palette consists of soft yellows, browns, and greens, giving the box a vintage look.
Index of American Design1943.8.8434

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Walter Doran

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

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The image shows a rectangular box and its lid with similar floral decorations. Both items are primarily light blue with floral motifs, including a prominent flower with leaves. The color scheme includes light blue, green, white, and muted gold tones. The lid is positioned slightly above and overlapping the box, displayed at an angle to show the front and top sections of the box.
Index of American Design1943.8.8785

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American 20th Century

1935/1942 · watercolor, gouache, graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts a floral design with a decorative border. It showcases a pattern of pink flowers with leafy branches on a warm yellow background. The flowers have prominent petals and detailed sepals, while the leaves are shaded in brown and green tones. A decorative border at the bottom features similar floral motifs in a repetitive pattern. This art style is reminiscent of traditional decorative designs from periods like the 18th or 19th century.
Index of American Design1943.8.8791

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Gilbert Sackerman

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper

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The image depicts an illustrative landscape with hills, a building with a spire, a train, carts, a figure, trees, and another building, all rendered in earthy tones and a folk art style with smooth brushstrokes.
Index of American Design1943.8.8810

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American 20th Century

1935/1942 · watercolor, gouache, graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts floral patterns on a yellow background. Stylized flowers with leaves and stems are displayed against a pale yellow backdrop. The flowers are colored in pink, brown, and green, arranged symmetrically. A decorative border at the bottom features a pattern of pink and brown flowers.
Index of American Design1943.8.15997

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Gilbert Sackerman

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

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The image depicts a landscape with a pink house, trees, hills, a path, and people in historical dress. The style is charming and quaint, with clean brushstrokes and warm colors dominating the scene. Geometric carts move along a path with decorative patterns, while grass and leaf decorations add to the aesthetic.
Index of American Design1943.8.16474

Bandbox

Martin Partyka

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is depicted high in the image with stylized trees and buildings. Small houses are seen along the horizon. The artwork features a flat, graphic style with simplified shapes and defined outlines. The brushstrokes are not visible, suggesting a print or stencil technique. The color palette consists mainly of warm tones: ochre yellow, pink, and brown. A horse-drawn carriage is in motion in the forefront. Stylized trees and simplistic buildings are seen in the distance.
Index of American Design1943.8.16475

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Martin Partyka

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image depicts a painting of a waterfront scene. The title "PORT OF BUFFALO ON LAKE ERIE" is visible at the top. The view shows a waterway with a large steamboat sailing across the blue water. Two figures are near a tree on the left, with a striped fence leading toward the water. Several small boats, some with sails, are on the water. A large tree with distinct foliage is on the right. The brushstrokes are loose with red outlines. The color palette includes soft blues, greens, and browns, creating a serene atmosphere.
Index of American Design1943.8.16476

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Paul Ward

1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

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The image shows a large oval hatbox with painted designs. The color scheme includes beige, brown, green, and a hint of purple. The box is in the center of the image, displaying intricate bird and plant motifs on its surface. The lid is slightly open, and there is a gradient effect on the box.
Index of American Design1943.8.16477

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Holger Hansen

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

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The image features two semicircular scenes. The top scene shows a figure in elaborate attire standing near a horse, with buildings in the background. The bottom scene depicts a rural setting with a bridge over a river, a building, and trees. The color palette includes pinks, greens, and a yellow background.
Index of American Design1943.8.16493

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Harold Merriam

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows an oval-shaped tin container with architectural illustrations of buildings and decorative patterns in muted greens, faded reds, creams, and whites. The tin is positioned centrally with its side slightly angled towards the viewer, showcasing the building facade and distressed surface.
Index of American Design1943.8.16955

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Gilbert Sackerman

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a large oval-shaped tin can with an eagle as its main feature, situated on top of a box with its wings extended. The color scheme comprises blues, browns, reds, and greens from the depicted foliage on the sides. In the center, the eagle is depicted on the can's front, holding a banner, and the foliage curls around the lower part of the design.
Index of American Design1943.8.17126

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Arsen Maralian

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

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The image depicts a rounded rectangular tin box with an elaborate design featuring buildings, palm trees, and people. The color scheme includes brown, green, cream, pink, and white. The illustration on the box prominently shows a building labeled "CASTLE GARDEN" surrounded by palm trees and figures. Another building and trees are also visible on the left side.
Index of American Design1943.8.17247

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Holger Hansen

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

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This is a painting of a decorative container with pastoral scenes. The lid and base are illustrated with scenes of individuals engaged in outdoor activities among trees and pastoral settings. The lid shows individuals and a dog under a tree. The base also depicts figures in a natural setting. The background has soft, muted earthy tones. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher, known for pastoral themes and delicate ornamentation.
Index of American Design1943.8.17338

Bandbox

Lee Hager

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

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