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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Rattle

1935/1942

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names

Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

The image shows a detailed drawing of a wooden hammer with an intricate design on the head. The wood is light brown with varying shades. The hammer is centered on a light beige background, with the artist's signature in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.5 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" long
Accession Number

1943.8.15710

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620399

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