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Copper Sugar Strainer

c. 1939

Annie B. Johnston

Associated Names

Annie B. Johnston

Artist, American, 1867 - 1944

A large, oval-shaped metal skimmer with a perforated scoop and a long handle is shown in the image. The skimmer has rusty orange and brown tones, while the handle is grey. The scoop is on the left side, and the handle extends towards the top right corner. The background is plain and light in color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.9 x 24.8 cm (13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15" in diameter; 58" long
Accession Number

1943.8.14935

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Annie B. Johnston.

Wikidata ID

Q64536165

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