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Cowhide Trunk

c. 1937

Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names

Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular wooden chest with metal studs and bands. The color palette includes browns, golds, and black accents. The chest is positioned against a light beige background, slightly turned to the right. The lid is open, revealing the latch area. The text "PERRY MARK MUNSELL" is in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 35.5 cm (10 15/16 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20" long; 11" wide; 10 " high
Accession Number

1943.8.14589

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64573313

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