Butter Worker

c. 1941

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a carved wooden scoop or ladle with a long, gently curved handle resembling an abstract bird in shape. The object is primarily in shades of warm brown. It is positioned centrally on a plain, light-colored background, with the broad, scooping part angled towards the bottom left and the elongated handle extending upwards to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" high; 4 11/16" wide; 4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9024

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574246

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