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Star Pastry Squeezer

c. 1939

John Petrucci

Associated Names

John Petrucci

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features two large cylindrical objects, an intricately carved wooden bat-like object on the left and a metallic cylinder with a star on top, accompanied by two rod-like extensions on either side on the right. The color palette includes natural wood tones and metallic grays, with the background being a muted cream.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 28.2 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12940

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JOHN PETRUCCI DEL-N.Y.A.

Wikidata ID

Q64583831

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