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GEORGE E. GERMER. Design for the Elevation of a Metal Baptismal Bowl

GEORGE E. GERMER. In the shape of a baptismal font with a cover; a shell is on top. Diamonds form crosses which alternate with shields in the panels of the parapet. The shields represent: A[p with descender bisecting an X; Greek letter omega]; a rose, a fleur-de-lys; [an anchor with a heart]. Those not visible in the decoration are shown beside it. More diamonds at the molding. Verso: incised corner ornament. [See accession ledger for illustrations.] Verso: incised corner ornament. Graphite, crayon, brush and blue, yellow, and red watercolor on cardboard. Date: ca. 1928.

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Author:

George E. Germer (1868-1936)

Title:

Design for the Elevation of a Metal Baptismal Bowl

Caption:

In the shape of a baptismal font with a cover; a shell is on top. Diamonds form crosses which alternate with shields in the panels of the parapet. The shields represent: A[p with descender bisecting an X; Greek letter omega]; a rose, a fleur-de-lys; [an anchor with a heart]. Those not visible in the decoration are shown beside it. More diamonds at the molding. Verso: incised corner ornament. [See accession ledger for illustrations.] Verso: incised corner ornament. Graphite, crayon, brush and blue, yellow, and red watercolor on cardboard. Date: ca. 1928.

Technique/material:

Graphite, crayon, brush and blue, yellow, and red watercolor on cardboard

Museum:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Credit:

Abum

Releases:

Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:

3085 x 3600 px | 31.8 MB

Print size:

26.1 x 30.5 cm | 10.3 x 12.0 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN DESIGN MUSEUM • DRAWING • GRAPHITE, CRAYON, BRUSH AND BLUE, YELLOW, AND RED WATERCOLOR ON CARDBOARD