Embroidered Leather Scabbard

c. 1936

Lyman Young

Associated Names
Lyman Young

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows three objects that are part of a sheath and belt set. The largest object is a rectangular sheath decorated with circular designs and blue floral patterns. Next, there is a smaller elongated piece resembling a belt or strap, also adorned with similar floral motifs. The color palette includes earthy browns with highlights of white and blue detailing. The largest sheath is positioned horizontally in the center, with a belt-like object directly below it and another smaller object set horizontally at the top of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.5 x 33.9 cm (9 5/8 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14579


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: LYMAN YOUNG

Wikidata ID

Q64594419

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