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c. 1940

Hazel Sheckler and A. Regli

Associated Names

Hazel Sheckler

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A. Regli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays two elongated shapes with looped ends that pivot towards each other, creating a mirrored pairing along a central vertical axis. One shape features lace-like patterns separated from the smoother area of the other shape. The composition evokes the appearance of antique shears or ornamental handles set against a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" wide; 6 3/4" long
Accession Number

1943.8.14608

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Hazel M. Sheckler.

Wikidata ID

Q64573373

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