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Earrings

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image depicts an intricately designed earring with a large, ornate drop shape. The earring is mostly a metallic gold color and is positioned centrally in the image, hanging vertically with a curved wire hook at the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2413

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Ear Drop; lower right in black ink: J. Howard Iams. 1936.

Wikidata ID

Q64579132

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