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Hat Box - Top

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a beaver surrounded by a decorative border promoting a business in hats and caps. The image features a centered beaver lying atop a log with intricate detailing of its fur and the texture of the wood. This beaver illustration is surrounded by a border of interwoven roses and leaves. Above and below the beaver, the text reads: "G. W. Duesberry, Dealer in HATS & CAPS," with "Richmond, Va." beneath it. The overall design is oval and has an antiquated, classic appeal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3811 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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