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ANDREW CLEMENS George Washington Sand Art (1888) //Images created using sand in natural colors as found in the ravine north of Pikes Peak near McGregor, Iowa. Sometimes called “sand painting,” the work is comprised of individual grains of sand; height 11.75 inches x diameter 4.125 inches

“Images of George Washington, two American Indians, a paddle steamer and the Great Seal of State of Iowa. Signed and dated using grains of sand inside the container by Andrew Clemens. Arranged in a curved topped glass bottle with a sealed foot.

The George Washington bottle is believed to have been made by Clemens for his mother, Margaretha (1828-1912). Her name was sometimes adapted to Margaret in census records. He worked on this bottle off and on for about 18 months.”

via State Historical Society of Iowa

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