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Barrel Lock

c. 1939

C. Milford Lee

Associated Names

C. Milford Lee

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a rusty brown metallic object resembling a hook or clasp mechanism. It is resting horizontally with a curved hook extending from its top and a loop at the end. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21.1 x 28.2 cm (8 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4" long; 3 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.12551

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. 390-1 MILFORD LEE

Wikidata ID

Q64537816

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