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Tin-Mirror Candle Sconce

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a large decorative mirror with a scalloped edge design. In front of the mirror, there is a single red candle with a black wick. The mirror is predominantly gray in color and the background is also gray. The candle is positioned on the left side of the mirror. The reflection of the candle is visible in the mirror, slightly to the right of the actual candle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.8 x 25 cm (14 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approximately 8"diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.6963

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN - TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594724

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