Wooden Mantel Ornament c. 1936

This watercolor drawing by J. Howard Iams, created in 1936, depicts a wooden mantel ornament. The ornament is a stylized urn with floral embellishments, perched atop a square base that is also decorated with flowers. Iams' meticulous attention to detail and use of rich colors create a sense of elegance and craftsmanship. The drawing, likely a design for a woodcarving, suggests a charming and decorative element for a traditional home interior.