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Artist:
Ira Blount  Search this
Medium:
Wood with plastic beads threaded on.
Dimensions:
1/2 × 8 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (1.3 × 21.6 × 3.2 cm)
Type:
letter opener
Date:
20th Century
Caption:
This wooden letter opener features a carved handle in the shape of wheat embellished with colorful seed beads in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and black rows. The piece illustrates local artist Ira Blount’s interest in transforming everyday objects into works of art.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Cite As:
Gift of Ira Blount
Accession Number:
2011.0004.0034
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source:
Anacostia Community Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8a10316d6-7f8e-4b11-91cf-2b2a307828e3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:acm_2011.0004.0034