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Elevator panel from the Manhattan Building, Chicago, Illinois

William LeBaron Jenney

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical, rectangular panel with ornate metalwork. Top portion features intricate scrollwork with curled, interconnected lines and circular holes forming a leaf-like pattern. The bottom portion consists of a grid of 4 rows and 7 columns of squares, resembling small openings. A white H-shaped element separates the two sections. The panel's surface exhibits a dark, weathered appearance with visible wear and rust. It has small protrusions at the top and bottom edges. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1889–91
Medium
Cast iron
Culture
American
Dimensions
239 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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