The image shows a drawing of two ceramic jugs with a shared base and distinct necks. Both jugs feature decorative blue line illustrations including birds and geometric patterns. The jugs have a muted earthy palette with tones of brown and cream. They are positioned upright with the necks slightly flaring outwards, and display inscriptions of "New Haven" alongside the decorative imagery.

Gemel Bottle

c. 1936

Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3365 × 4332px

Description

The image shows a drawing of two ceramic jugs with a shared base and distinct necks. Both jugs feature decorative blue line illustrations including birds and geometric patterns. The jugs have a muted earthy palette with tones of brown and cream. They are positioned upright with the necks slightly flaring outwards, and display inscriptions of "New Haven" alongside the decorative imagery.

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