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Comb

c. 1940

Irene Lawson

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Irene Lawson

Artist, American, 1902 - 2001

In the center of the image is a single dark, intricately patterned comb with a decorative top and several narrow, curved prongs extending downward. The color palette is predominantly various shades of dark brown and rich mahogany tones, with a background of muted, creamy beige. The comb is situated centrally on a beige background with some subtle vertical markings on the left side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2387

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574856

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