Bitters Bottle (Indian)

1935/1942

G.A. Spangenberg

Associated Names
G.A. Spangenberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a line drawing of a standing figure sculpture viewed from the back. The sculpture is tall, depicting a robed figure with a head covering or crown-like hair. The material and color of the sculpture cannot be identified from the drawing as it is in black lines on a white background. The base of the sculpture is inscribed with text that reads "PATENTED FEBRUARY 1868." The figure has a long, flowing robe that cascades down to the base, suggesting a classical or historical style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11020


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in black ink: PLATE NUMBER TWO...REAR VIEW OF AMBER INDIAN MAIDEN BITTERS BOTTLE. G.A. SPANGENBERG...

Wikidata ID

Q64570972

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