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Hinge

c. 1938

Earl Butlin

Associated Names

Earl Butlin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large metallic object shaped like a hinge or clasp. It is made up of two symmetrical U-shaped sections connected with bolts. The object is rusty brown and placed centrally against a plain, pale background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37 x 28 cm (14 9/16 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17007

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Earl Butlin

Wikidata ID

Q64556215

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