Handle

c. 1936

Harry Mann Waddell and Dana Bartlett

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Dana Bartlett

Artist, American, 1882 - 1957

This is a drawing of a decorative metal handle. The drawing depicts an ornate, curved metal handle with intricate floral and face motifs on either end, rendered with earthy tones and shaded details. The central part of the handle features a carved face surrounded by a floral design, and each end of the handle terminates in a stylized flower. The words "ACTUAL SIZE" indicate the true scale of the depicted item. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 28.2 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9783

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ACTUAL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64573341

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