Colonial Chimes c. 1936

Edward L. Loper's "Colonial Chimes" (c. 1936) is a detailed drawing of a design for a wind chime. Loper, a renowned metal artist, depicts a simple, yet elegant, design for a wind chime suspended from a circular canopy. The wind chime features four rectangular-shaped bells, hanging from chains and crafted with a smooth, rounded finish. The intricate, swirling, and curved bracket supporting the canopy adds a touch of elegance to the design, highlighting Loper's attention to detail and craftsmanship. The artist's signature and the label "Build up # 2" suggest this drawing served as a design blueprint for a potential metal sculpture.