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Cut Tin Candle Holder

c. 1936

Irene M. Burge

Associated Names

Irene M. Burge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular shape with radial lines and patterns at the center. There are six bird-like figures around the circle, each with a pointed beak and wings spread out.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.17760

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: I.M. BURGE.

Wikidata ID

Q64574905

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