Clam Rake

c. 1936

William Mills

Associated Names
William Mills

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed illustration of a clam rake in grayscale tones. The central focus is on the rake, with prongs angled slightly upward. In the top left corner, there is a drawing of a "HARD SHELL CLAM," and a depiction of an "OYSTER" in the bottom left corner. The right side of the image contains smaller drawings, including a labeled shell diagram. The artist's signature, "W.E. MEDES," is visible in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 27.7 cm (9 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: rake: 30" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9421

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WM. MILLS

Wikidata ID

Q64638700

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