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Sewing Screw

c. 1938

Frank Eiseman

Associated Names

Frank Eiseman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden clamp with a cushioned top and a hand-drawn illustration in a small box demonstrating its usage. The color palette includes earthy brown tones and a soft pink hue. The clamp is placed prominently in the center of the image with the drawing inset at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high and 2 1/8" diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.8178

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64569841

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