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Squeak Toy Kitten

c. 1938

Frank McEntee

Associated Names

Frank McEntee

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a sculptural figure of a cat playing a small stringed instrument on a pedestal that resembles a thick book. The cat is depicted in brown and gray tones, with the instrument and bows in red. The cat statue stands upright on the base against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" high; 2 3/4" wide; 3 3/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15670

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANK McENTEE

Wikidata ID

Q64570304

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