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Wall Fixture

c. 1936

Florence Huston

Associated Names

Florence Huston

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image shows a line drawing of a wall-mounted sconce with two candle holders, each holding a candle, and a shield-shaped backplate. The drawing uses black ink on a beige paper. The sconce is centered in the image, with the candle holders extending outward and curving upward on either side of the backplate. The base of each holder is slightly angled upwards, with the candles standing vertically.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.3 x 34.9 cm (9 15/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 21" wide; 8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12170

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561805

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