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Gimble Candle Lamp

c. 1936

James M. Lawson and Gordon Saltar

Associated Names

Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage wooden torch or lamp with a glass globe on top, held in place by brass fittings. The color palette consists of natural wood tones, metallic brass, and frosted glass. Positioned against an off-white or beige background, the object is vertically aligned, with the glass globe at the top and the cylindrical wooden base extending downward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 22.4 cm (11 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high; 2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12290

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580520

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