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Shaker Seed Comb

1935/1942

Francis Bruner

Associated Names

Frances Bruner

Artist, American, 1902 - 1989

The image shows a large wooden comb with a rectangular green plate attached to its upper half. The color palette is neutral, with light browns and greens against an off-white background. The comb is positioned centrally and slightly higher than the midpoint of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 24.2 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13704

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frances D. Bruner

Wikidata ID

Q64562538

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