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Hand Lantern

c. 1939

William Schmidt

Associated Names

William Schmidt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large metal lantern with a loop handle on top and intricate cut-out designs on its surface. The lantern is predominantly gray and black in color. It is positioned centrally within the frame, slightly angled to the left, showing a partial view of its interior through an open door.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.7 x 29.1 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" high; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12207

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCHMIDT

Wikidata ID

Q64639393

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