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Church Bell

1939

Edith Towner

Associated Names

Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large bell with a rounded body, attached to a yoke labeled "NO 90 YOKE". The bell has primarily brown and rust tones, giving it a weathered appearance. It is placed on a light background, with the bell being the main focus of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.4 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.6708

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556658

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