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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Bootjack

c. 1939

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names

Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an intricately carved decorative hinge made of metal with ornate patterns and a U-shaped end. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. The object is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 36.2 cm (11 x 14 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/4" long; 3 1/2" high; 4 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.2038

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Sanborn

Wikidata ID

Q64572636

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