Bit

c. 1940

Arthur P. Reynolds

Associated Names
Arthur P. Reynolds

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large metallic bit with ornate designs, including round elements and a straight bar across the top. The color of the bit is metallic gray, with some brown elements at the top. The bit is positioned centrally against a plain, light background, with chains extending downward from both sides. The carvings and embellishments are symmetrically arranged.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14623


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Arthur E. Reynolds

Wikidata ID

Q64536706

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