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Brass Box Lock

c. 1938

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a large, rectangular, bronze-colored metal box with a handle on its lid. The color palette is predominantly bronze with some dark accents. The box is centered and slightly tilted towards the left. In the lower right corner, there is a small sketch of the box drawn in simple lines without color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.6 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5" high; 8" long
Accession Number

1943.8.12553

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Edward L. Loper / Del. 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557401

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