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Branding Iron Used for Boxes and Bags

c. 1941

Ralph Russell

Associated Names

Ralph Russell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rusty metal stamp with a handle, displaying the text "T.M. BIMELE & CO." It is set against a light beige background, with a color palette of earthy browns and rust tones. The stamp is centered in the image, with the handle extending upwards and the text located in the lower half of the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 38 cm (11 x 14 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13 5/8" high; 21" long
Accession Number

1943.8.8918

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: RALPH RUSSELL

Wikidata ID

Q64619896

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