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The image shows a large, intricately designed metal object with a curved and elongated form. The object has numerous cut-out sections with a lattice-like pattern, especially in the handle area. The colors are primarily earthy with tones of brown and hints of rust, giving it an aged appearance. The object is situated centrally, slightly angled to the left against a plain, off-white background.
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The image shows a large, intricately designed metal object with a curved and elongated form. The object has numerous cut-out sections with a lattice-like pattern, especially in the handle area. The colors are primarily earthy with tones of brown and hints of rust, giving it an aged appearance. The object is situated centrally, slightly angled to the left against a plain, off-white background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

Amos C. Brinton

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 26 x 35.6 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 3/4" long; 5 1/4" wide; 2" high; metal: 3/8" thick
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2012
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Wilmington
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Amos C. Brinton 390-1 Del.

NGA object ID 14221. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.