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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Barber Pole

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The sculpture is an ornate column with a spherical finial topped with a small eagle figure. The column itself has red and white diagonal stripes spiraling upward, alternating with deep black sections. It sits on a square pedestal base adorned with a red and white checkered pattern and protruding spherical ornaments. The materials resemble painted stone or wood, showcasing detailed craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 84" high
Accession Number

1943.8.17370

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535299

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