Toy Hook and Ladder, with Two Horses

c. 1936

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

This is a painting of a horse-drawn fire wagon. It shows a side profile of a traditional fire wagon being pulled by two white horses. The wagon is open, with large spoked wheels and a ladder on top. A figure in historical fireman attire is seated at the front. A red bucket hangs below the wagon. The background is plain. The illustration style is clean and functional, resembling American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17950

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617919

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