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Spur

1935/1942

Hazel Sheckler

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Hazel Sheckler

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a metallic spur with intricate detailing on the arm and a spiked wheel at the end. A dangling chain is also visible. The color palette includes brown, silver, and black tones against a neutral background. The spur is positioned centrally, oriented horizontally with the wheel on the left side and the chain hanging downward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.1 x 22.9 cm (11 1/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18229

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Hazel M. Sheckler.

Wikidata ID

Q64573372

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