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Sailor's Sewing Kit

Samuel Faigin

National Gallery of Art

Two large, carved wooden scabbards with intricate designs and string fastenings are displayed. The color palette consists of earthy browns with hints of beige in the carvings and strings. The top scabbard is slightly tilted to the left with its string coiled, while the lower one is oriented more upright with part of its string hanging loose.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3453 × 4645 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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