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Iron Bit

1938

Ethel Dougan

Associated Names

Ethel Dougan

Artist, American, 1898 - 1976

The image shows a large metal object, likely a caliper or a pair of pliers. It is predominantly brown and appears aged or rusted. The object is against a plain off-white background, with two curved prongs, circular handles at the top, and smaller hooks at the ends. At the bottom right is the text "ETHEL DORSEY 1936."

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 28 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" long; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14602

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ETHEL DOUGAN 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64559999

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