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Fire Truck Headlight

c. 1936

Florence Huston

Associated Names

Florence Huston

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image displays a black and white illustration of a vintage lantern. The lantern is centrally positioned and is the largest object in the image. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20" high; 8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12328

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561813

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