Conestoga Wagon Bells

1935/1942

Samuel W. Ford

Associated Names
Samuel W. Ford

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1957

The image shows a collection of brass bells hanging from a horizontal rod, draped with textured leather or fabric. The color palette consists of browns, golds, and red hues. Two curved rods support the bells, which are positioned centrally. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.8 x 40.8 cm (12 1/8 x 16 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: frame overall: 20" high; 21" wide; large bells: 3 1/4" high; 3 1/2" wide; small bells: 2 1/2" high; 2 1/2" wide; top section: 4 1/2" high; 14 1/2" wide; lower section: 5 1/2" high; 21" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8670

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Sam W Ford Del. 390-I

Wikidata ID

Q64630427

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