Ring Bit

c. 1938

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The image shows a large metal horse bit with a circular piece at the bottom and a combination of straight and curved elements at the top. The color palette consists of shades of brown and bronze, implying an aged metal surface. The bit is centered on a plain light beige background, with smaller rings attached at various points on the upper part of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14603

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572604

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