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

Fireman's Trumpet

c. 1937

Florence Hastings

Associated Names

Florence Hastings

Artist, American, c. 1885 - 1951

The image shows a tapered cylindrical metal object with ornate engravings and patterns. It has a shiny silver appearance and darker shading, accentuating its three-dimensional form. The object stands upright on a wide, flat base with intricate designs, narrowing as it ascends to the top. The entire surface of the object is adorned with elaborate detailing, including swirls and circular motifs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10243

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: F. HASTINGS

Wikidata ID

Q64561755

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