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Furniture Hardware

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of furniture hardware by Henry Kellam Hancock. Seven keyhole covers in a vertical column of three and a horizontal row of four. The keyhole covers are oval-shaped, with intricate designs and patterns; from top to bottom and left to right, they feature: a floral design with curved leaves; a floral design with leaves and curved lines; a floral design with curved leaves and a stem; a floral design with curved leaves and a stem; a leafy design with curved lines; a floral design with curved lines; and a floral design with curved leaves. The background of the image is light gray with a white border around the keyhole covers. The image is surrounded by a thick black border. Handwritten text is at the bottom and top of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
Gilt brass
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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