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Pa. German Butter Mold

c. 1938

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names

Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a relief design of an oak branch. The branch has leaves and two acorns hanging beneath it. The medallion is primarily brown, with a border of triangular shapes. The background is plain, and the name "Franklin Syres" is written in small red letters below the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.8 x 22.3 cm (10 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3782

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570441

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