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Snubber for Bull

c. 1942

William Frank

Associated Names

William Frank

Artist, American, 1878 - 1950

The image shows a large, rusted metal tool with a handle at one end and claw-like hooks at the other. It is positioned at an angle with the handle pointing upwards and the hooks slightly open below, against a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28.2 cm (14 x 11 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high; 4 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14201

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: William Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64636922

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