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Lois Long

Shells

Description

Maker

Lois Long (American, 1918-2005)
Half Drop Designs (20th century), designer

Title

Shells

Year

1900s

Medium

  • tempera

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tempera

Materials

tempera

Supports

  • paper mounted on board

Dimensions

50.8 cm (20 inches) (length) 20-34/"

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Bottom front:GROUND/color code/ SHELLS/LO5J S.800; JUN 1983 id 10988/1/06/82; Lois Long/ 13 1/2" x 18" repeat 1/2 drop

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of General Tire and Rubber Company

Object Number

83.218.73

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

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Lois Long (American, 1918-2005)
Half Drop Designs (20th century), designer
Shells, 1900s
tempera
50.8 cm (20 inches) (length) 20-34/"
Gift of General Tire and Rubber Company 83.218.73

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