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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Iron Breast Plate

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a large, flat, shield-like object with a smooth, weathered surface in shades of brown. Two straps are visible, one secured in a loop and the other loose, extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 24.5 cm (11 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 19" high; 11 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.9004

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535026

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