Toy Iron

c. 1939

LeRoy Griffith

Associated Names
LeRoy Griffith

Artist, American, 1915 - 1958

The image depicts a decorative iron shaped like a swan with a sculpted body and neck forming the handle. The color palette consists of earthy brown tones against a neutral, light background. Positioned in the center of the image, the iron's body faces towards the left, with its handle extending upwards and back to form the swan's neck and head. The artist's signature is located in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28.2 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" long; 3 1/2" high; 3 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15706

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: LeRoy Griffith

Wikidata ID

Q64593005

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