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Furniture Hardware

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collection of brass furniture hardware by Henry Kellam Hancock. The image features 13 pieces of brass hardware arranged on a light blue background. The hardware includes various types of knobs and pulls. The pieces are arranged in four columns, with the leftmost column having three pieces, the second column having three pieces, the third column having four pieces, and the rightmost column having three pieces. The top row has three pieces: a circular piece with a floral design, a circular piece with a square hole in the center, and a flower-shaped piece. The second row has three pieces: two small circular pieces with floral designs and a piece with a leaf design. The third row has three pieces: a flower-shaped piece, a circular piece with a floral design, and a circular piece. The bottom row has four pieces: a flower-shaped piece, a circular piece with a floral design, a large circular piece with a floral design, and a flower-shaped piece with two holes on either side. The pieces are all made of brass and have a shiny gold finish. Some pieces have a more intricate design than others.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
Gilt brass
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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