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Comb

c. 1940

Cora Parker

Associated Names

Cora Parker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate hair comb. The image depicts a stylized representation of a decorative comb featuring an elaborate design with intricate floral and fan motifs in rich hues of red, orange, and yellow. The top section of the comb is rounded and embellished with detailed patterns, while the teeth of the comb extend downward with a sense of elegance and symmetry.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2367

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Cora Parker

Wikidata ID

Q64540376

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