Anchor Trip Hook

c. 1942

William Frank

Associated Names
William Frank

Artist, American, 1878 - 1950

The image shows a large brown metal chain with a hook in the center. The color palette is muted with earthy tones of brown and beige. The chain consists of two large oval links connected by a curved hook. One link is attached to the hook at the top, and the other link extends below the hook. The background is a plain, light beige color, emphasizing the chain and hook in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 21.6 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: hook: 9" long, 1 3/4" spread; large link: 6 3/4" long, 4 1/2" wide, 3/4" thick; small link: 4" diameter, 1/2"thick.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8181

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso: by unknown hand, center in graphite: Anchor Trip Hook / Iron / Size 3/4 Scale / Top Ring 6 3/4" / Bottom Ring 4" / Hook 9" / Width of Hook 1 3/4" / Artist Wm Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64636835

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