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Conestoga Wagon Jack

1935/1942

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a rustic wooden and metal device with a vertical handle extending upwards, and a crank handle positioned on the left side. The color palette consists of earthy browns and dark metallic tones. Positioned centrally, the wooden base extends upwards into the metal components, with the crank handle curving outward to the left.

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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 23.6 cm (14 x 9 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3712

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward L. Loper Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557312

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