Silver Porringer

c. 1936

Clayton Braun

Associated Names
Clayton Braun

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image depicts a pencil drawing of a metal plate with a pierced handle engraved with the initials "G E N." The drawing uses shades of gray to show depth and texture. The plate is centered with the handle extending upward. In the bottom right corner, there is a small side profile inset. The drawing is framed within a rectangular border on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 23 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 7/8" high; 5 3/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14148

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Clayton Braun

Wikidata ID

Q64540176

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