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Furniture Hardware

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal hardware pieces, including handles, hinges, and decorative parts. The hardware is arranged in three rows on a gray background. Top row: - A round piece with a shell design and three legs on the left. - A cylindrical piece with a flat base in the middle. - A lever handle on the right. Middle row: - Two small figurines of people working on objects on the left. - A circular piece with a ridged edge in the middle. - A round decorative piece with a floral design on the right. Bottom row: - A long, thin, decorative piece with a floral design. All pieces are made of gold-colored metal and have various designs and shapes. The image is titled "Furniture Hardware by Henry Kellam Hancock".

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
Gilt brass
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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