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Dulcimer

c. 1937

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a wooden table with a hinged top that is open, revealing compartments inside. The table is predominantly brown wood tone, with a sketch in the upper right corner showing the closed version of the table. The table is centered in the image, with the legs positioned toward the bottom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and goauche on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 32" long
Accession Number

1943.8.12766

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward L. Loper / Del. 156-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557413

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