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Pewter Inkwell

c. 1936

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names

Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

The image depicts a rectangular metallic object with two circular components on top. The main body is in shades of grey and silver against a light beige background. The object is centered in the image, with additional detailed views shown in the top right and bottom left corners.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.4 cm (9 x 11 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" high; 6 3/4" long; 4 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13123

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Holger Hansen.

Wikidata ID

Q64630242

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