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Sausage Grinder

c. 1937

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a vintage mechanical object with its top cover open. The object appears to have a cylindrical interior. The colors in the image are various shades of brown, rusty red, and touches of green. The object is positioned in the center of the frame on rounded legs, with the opening facing slightly to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 31.9 x 24.4 cm (12 9/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11403

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward l. Loper Del. 550-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557378

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