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Cut Tin Candle Holder

1935/1942

William Hoffman

Associated Names

William Hoffman

Artist, American, born Poland, 1883 - unknown

The image shows a large circular shape with intricate patterns of lines and zigzags. Around the circumference are four bird-like figures positioned at equal intervals, each with wings extended. The central design is enclosed by six small rectangle shapes, equally spaced.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 23.1 cm (14 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13" in dimeter
Accession Number

1943.8.17758

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: TIN CANDLE HOLDER / EXACT SIZE 13"; lower center in black ink: CASA ADOBE; lower right in black ink: WM. HOFFMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64637487

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