Gun Holster

1935/1942

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a sheath-like object adorned with embroidered flowers and text. The object is dominated by a dark background, with floral embroidery primarily in pink and green hues. Positioned diagonally across the canvas, the sheath's top features the word "Source" while its lower section displays the year "1868." The embroidery with flowers and text follows the curvature of the sheath.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 24.3 cm (14 5/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14799

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: M. PARISH

Wikidata ID

Q64594788

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