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Miner's Lamp

c. 1940

Oscar Bluhme

Associated Names

Oscar Bluhme

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a small, intricately designed metal watering can. It is positioned centrally on a beige background, with the spout extending to the left and a curved handle on the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.1 x 23 cm (11 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3 1/4" high; 3 1/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12407

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: OSCAR BLUHME

Wikidata ID

Q64618690

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