Conestoga Axe Holder

c. 1939

G.L. Schafer

Associated Names
G.L. Schafer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an old, rusted metal lock mechanism against a plain, light-colored background. The metal object spans horizontally from left to right, with the bulkier part on the right side. Small red text elements are visible near the bottom right, below the metal object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28.3 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3708

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. 526-1 GEORGE L. SHAFER

Wikidata ID

Q64570984