Toleware Tin Coffee Pot c. 1937

Elmer G. Anderson's "Toleware Tin Coffee Pot" is a 1937 watercolor painting of a decorative tin coffee pot. The artwork showcases the traditional art of tole painting, a folk art form using hand-painted designs on tinware. The pot is depicted in detail, with its black base and hand-painted floral motifs in shades of green, red, and black. This life-size artwork captures the beauty and craftsmanship of toleware, a cherished form of folk art.