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Shackles or Leg Irons

c. 1937

Gladys C. Parker

Associated Names

Gladys C. Parker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pair of handcuffs with a connecting chain lying diagonally across the canvas. The handcuffs and chain are depicted with a metallic brown hue, set against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 25.1 cm (14 1/16 x 9 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2267

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gladys C. Parker

Wikidata ID

Q64572518

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