Lantern

1935/1942

Mildred Ford

Associated Names
Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image shows a vintage metal lantern with a conical top, perforated design, and a hinged door with glass on the front. The primary colors are various shades of gray with a sepia-toned background. Positioned on a blank canvas, the lantern is depicted upright, occupying the center-right of the image, with its top portion extending slightly above the midpoint. A ring handle is at the very top of the lantern and extends outward from the conical structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" high; 5 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17601

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: Mildred Ford

Wikidata ID

Q64614827

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