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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Wick Trimmer

c. 1939

Leslie Macklem

Associated Names

Leslie Macklem

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pair of metal pliers with a circular component attached. The color palette is warm with rust brown and metallic sheen. The pliers are positioned slightly left of center against a light beige background. The object is presented horizontally to highlight its curvature and ornamental details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.3 x 28 cm (9 3/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 4 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.9131

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Leslie J. Macklem 390-1 Del.

Wikidata ID

Q64593025

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