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The sculpture is an ornate column with a spherical finial topped with a small eagle figure. The column itself has red and white diagonal stripes spiraling upward, alternating with deep black sections. It sits on a square pedestal base adorned with a red and white checkered pattern and protruding spherical ornaments. The materials resemble painted stone or wood, showcasing detailed craftsmanship.
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The sculpture is an ornate column with a spherical finial topped with a small eagle figure. The column itself has red and white diagonal stripes spiraling upward, alternating with deep black sections. It sits on a square pedestal base adorned with a red and white checkered pattern and protruding spherical ornaments. The materials resemble painted stone or wood, showcasing detailed craftsmanship.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Barber Pole

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 84" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17370
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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NGA object ID 29461. 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.