Conestoga Axe Holder

c. 1939

John Petrucci

Associated Names
John Petrucci

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, curved metal hook-like object with a pointed end and two holes near the wider end, set against a plain background. The object is a deep brown color with subtle variations suggesting a metallic texture. Positioned centrally within the frame, the hook is slightly angled to the right, with the pointed end extending upwards and to the right. The name "DELANYA JOHN PETRUCCI" is inscribed in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.3 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3707

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. - N.Y.A. JOHN PETRUCCI.

Wikidata ID

Q64583828

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