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c. 1936

Bernard Gussow

Associated Names

Bernard Gussow

Artist, American, born Russia, 1881 - 1957

Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

This is a drawing of a bed frame design. The drawing shows two perspectives of the bed frame: one displaying the headboard with a curved arch, and the other showing the side of the bed with wooden posts. The lines and proportions suggest a focus on craftsmanship and precision, possibly intended for manufacturing or carpentry purposes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 26.1 × 21.3 cm (10 1/4 × 8 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10359

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537296

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