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Bit

c. 1939

Raymond E. Noble and Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names

Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a decorative metal bit with intricate engravings and shaped elements. The color palette includes shades of grey, light blue, and hints of copper or bronze. In the center of the image, the metal bit's ornate details are visible. Below, there is a faint text inscription on the right side reading "RAYMOND E NOBLE and HARRY N. WADDELL."

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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 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 5" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14629

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: RAYMOND E NOBLE / and / HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64620193

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