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Locomotive Bell

c. 1937

Ruth Buker

Associated Names

Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

The image features a brass bell with a detailed mount against a plain background. The bell is centrally positioned, showing its clapper and mounting bracket. A black handle is visible on the left, and the signature "Ruth Baker" is written below the bell on the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 24 cm (14 3/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17743

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ruth Buker

Wikidata ID

Q64630084

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