Trivet

c. 1941

F.C. Davenport

Associated Names
F.C. Davenport

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an antique iron trivet in a triangular form with rounded edges. Raised text around its perimeter includes "PHILA PA U.S." and "SAVATO COMFORT IRON." The central design features a cutout pattern. The color palette is rusty brown with darker accents on the text and edges. A small signature or text below it reads "F.C. Davenport" against a cream-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 28.7 cm (14 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17035

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 503, no. 1839.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: F.C. DAVENPORT

Wikidata ID

Q64561120

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