Bit Brace

c. 1940

Oscar Bluhme

Associated Names
Oscar Bluhme

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, old-fashioned brace or manual drill against a plain, beige background. The drill has a dark brown wooden handle, deep green and dark brown metal sections, and subtle brass accents. The handle is curved at the bottom, with a domed, circular hand grip at the top. The tool is centrally positioned with clear outlines and details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.3 x 45.9 cm (22 9/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8774

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: OSCAR BLUHME

Wikidata ID

Q64618683

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