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Curtain Knob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three glass curtain knobs in the shape of flowers. The left and right knobs are the same size, larger than the middle one. Each knob has a round, dark center. The petals are teardrop-shaped and pointed, with a beaded edge. The petals are arranged in a flower pattern, with multiple layers. The background is a flat, dark surface. The image is in black and white. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Curtain Knob".

Artwork details

Date:
1840–60
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 258 px
Museum record:
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