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Fender Plate Warmer

c. 1938

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names

Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large metal object with two curved hooks and a flat rectangular base, positioned horizontally. The color palette consists of muted metallic tones such as steel gray against a light beige background. The object is centrally placed in the frame, with the hooks extending upwards and curves towards the top left and right, while the flat base rests in the center.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 41 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" wide; 9 3/8" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.16118

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: GORDON SANBORN

Wikidata ID

Q64572668

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