Bread Toaster

c. 1937

Donald Streeter

Associated Names
Donald Streeter

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a steelyard balance scale with an inset diagram. The image features a detailed depiction of a steelyard, which is an ancient weighing device consisting of a horizontal lever with a fulcrum towards one end. The drawing prominently displays the weighing arm of the steelyard with several hooks hanging on one side. The opposite end of the beam has a calibration marker composed of small incremental lines and numbers indicating scale units for measurement. An inset illustration at the bottom left corner provides additional detail, showing a technical drawing with measurements and a focus on a component of the lever mechanism. The overall presentation is precise and technical, indicating a meticulous approach to illustrating the functional details of the weighing device.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.5 cm (9 1/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6" high; 15" wide; 18" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15136


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: DONALD STREETER

Wikidata ID

Q64541229

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