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Cake Mold

1937

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names

Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image shows a large ceramic bundt cake mold. The mold is primarily brown with darker and lighter hues, and has a glossy surface. It is positioned centrally with handles extending on either side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.7 x 22.1 cm (10 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" Deep 6 3/4" Diameter(top) 4 1/2" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.6196

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Atkinson / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64619929

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