Tooth Key (or Tooth Extractor)

1935/1942

Adele Brooks

Associated Names
Adele Brooks

Artist, American, c. 1874 - 1943

The image shows a decorated key with a large handle at the top, crafted from light-colored material with carved patterns. The key shaft is dark and metallic, leading to a traditional key bit at the bottom. The color palette includes neutral tones like beige and dark brown. The key is centered on a plain, light gray background. In the bottom right corner, the name "Adèle Brooks" is written.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 23.1 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2264

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Adele Brooks.

Wikidata ID

Q64533279

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