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Comb

c. 1937

Tulita Westfall

Associated Names

Tulita Westfall

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornamental hair comb. The comb features an arching top with an ornate filigree pattern, including swirling motifs and a central large flower outlined in gold. Small yellow flowers adorned with similar detailing are symmetrically arranged around the central flower. The comb portion consists of several evenly spaced prongs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2364

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: TULITA WESTFALL

Wikidata ID

Q64633350

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