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Trivet

c. 1942

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names

Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a decorative iron trivet with a triangular shape, featuring intricate scrollwork and cut-out designs. The trivet is brown, placed on a white background with the handle facing forward and three legs lifting it slightly from the surface. The name "PAUL POFINBARGER" is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 28.1 cm (14 x 11 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15842

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: PAUL POFFINBARGER

Wikidata ID

Q64619116

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