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Bullet Mold

c. 1937

Chester Kluf

Associated Names

Chester Kluf

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A pair of rusty pliers is displayed on a cream-colored background. The pliers are positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with the handles extending to the right and left, slightly curving upwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.1 x 22.7 cm (11 1/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5" long; 1" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12627

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: CHESTER KLUG

Wikidata ID

Q64539819

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