Pa. German Saffron Box c. 1941

"Pa. German Saffron Box" is a watercolor painting by Mildred Ford, created in 1941. The artwork depicts a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch saffron box, a small container used for storing saffron, a spice prized for its flavor and color. The box is painted in vibrant colors and features floral motifs, characteristic of the decorative style of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. The artwork showcases Ford's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the beauty of everyday objects.