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The sculpture has intricately carved swirling patterns and leaf-like elements. It is made of wood with a natural grain texture and varying shades of brown. The craftsmanship includes layers for depth and complexity. It could be an ornate architectural ornament.
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The sculpture has intricately carved swirling patterns and leaf-like elements. It is made of wood with a natural grain texture and varying shades of brown. The craftsmanship includes layers for depth and complexity. It could be an ornate architectural ornament.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Billethead from Ship "Favorite"

Hazel Hyde

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.8 x 38.2 cm (10 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8077
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Acanthus

NGA object ID 20275. 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.