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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Kettle Tilter

c. 1939

Jacob Lipkin

Associated Names

Jacob Lipkin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a complex metallic tool with two main components: downward-facing hooks connected to a twisted handle and a curved arm extending upwards. The tool is dark grey against a light beige background, centrally positioned in the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 24.3 cm (14 1/8 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11937

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. LIPKIN

Wikidata ID

Q64580015

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