Butter Mold

c. 1937

Wilbur M Rice

Associated Names
Wilbur M Rice

Artist, American, 1909 - 1974

The image shows a large wooden object resembling a handheld stamp or press with detailed carvings on its flat circular end. The color palette includes various shades of beige and brown, giving the object a natural wood appearance. Additionally, there are two line drawings: one at the bottom left depicting a simple gourd-like shape with a lid, and another at the bottom right showing a pattern similar to the carvings on the main object. The main object is centrally positioned, while the line drawings are in smaller boxes at the bottom left and right corners of the larger box enclosing the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 22 cm (11 9/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 3 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8985


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64635221

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