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Furniture Hardware

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collection of brass-colored metal parts arranged on a light blue surface. The parts are for furniture hardware, by Henry Kellam Hancock. The parts are laid out in four rows. The top row has two long, curved pieces. The second row has a small octagonal piece on the left, a curved piece in the middle, and a small rectangular piece on the right. The third row has a long, thin piece on the left, three pieces in the middle, and a long, thin piece on the right. The bottom row has three pieces. The background is a light blue surface. The pieces vary in shape, size, and design. Some have holes for screws or other fasteners. Some pieces have a smooth finish, while others have a more textured appearance. The overall color of the parts is a brass or gold tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
Gilt brass
Dimensions
600 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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