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Wooden Butter Stamp

c. 1937

Frank Gray

Associated Names

Frank Gray

Artist, American, 1889 - 1962

The image shows a wooden kitchen tool with a round, circular end. The end has a star design in the center, surrounded by a decorative border. The color palette is predominantly earthy tones like light brown and beige. The object is centered on a plain, light background. The handle points downwards and the decorative circular end is at the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37.5 x 28.5 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" long; head: 2 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.9030

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANK H. GRAY.

Wikidata ID

Q64569964

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