Crystal and Jade
Crystal and Jade

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Crystal and Jade,

1940

John Taylor Arms, 1887–1953; born Washington, D.C.; died Fairfield, CT
Printed by David Strang, born 1887, Dumbarton, Scotland
x1976-93

Information

Title
Crystal and Jade
Dates

1940

Maker
John Taylor Arms
Printed by David Strang
Medium
Etching and aquatint
Dimensions
plate: 19 x 16.8 cm (7 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.) sheet: 33 x 22.7 cm (13 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John L. Bates in memory of her father, Russell T. Mount, Class of 1902
Object Number
x1976-93
Signatures
Signed and dated in graphite, lower right below plate: John Taylor Arms-1940
Inscription
In graphite, lower left below plate: VI
Marks/Labels/Seals
Watermark: J. VAISSIER
Reference Numbers
Fletcher 301
Culture
American
Type
mezzotints, prints
Subject
vessels for serving drinks, crystal (lead glass), still lifes, jade, necklaces

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