Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon

c. 1939

Jacob Lipkin

Associated Names
Jacob Lipkin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wagon component. The illustration shows a technical drawing of the parts of a wagon tongue and its connection to the hounds and axles. Labels indicate 'Wagon Tongue', 'Hounds Bands', 'Wooden Pins', 'Iron Bands', 'Hounds', and 'Axle & Bolster'. This technical drawing provides insight into the assembly and construction of a wagon, emphasizing mechanical connections with clear linear lines and labels for each part. The background of the drawing is a linen color with faint spots suggesting the age or condition of the paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 29.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/8" wide; 4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3714


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580003

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