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Powder Horn

c. 1940

Edith Towner

Associated Names

Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large powder horn with intricate carvings. It is vertically positioned with the narrow end at the top left and the wider, closed end at the bottom right. It has a natural toned color palette of browns, creams, and beiges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" long; 2 1/2" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13369

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556703

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