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Shaker Grease Lamp

1941

Charles Goodwin

Associated Names

Charles Goodwin

Artist, American, c. 1917 - 1971

The image contains a brown goblet-like stand holding a light blue and white object that resembles a roll of paper or cloth. The color palette consists mainly of muted browns and soft blue tones, with the background being off-white. The goblet is centered within the frame with the light blue and white object positioned upright within it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 32.8 cm (13 3/4 x 12 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13541

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Across bottom in graphite: 6/30/41 Shaker Grease Lamp hood and base

Wikidata ID

Q64538626

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