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Furniture Hardware

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a wooden board displaying numerous pieces of furniture hardware. The board is light-colored wood with vertical grain. There are 54 visible pieces of hardware, mostly drawer pulls and door handles, arranged in 8 columns and 7-8 rows. Most hardware is made of metal and has an ornate design. Some pieces have a crown-like shape, while others are more geometric or floral. A small, illegible plaque is located at the bottom right corner of the board. The background behind the board is white. Title: Furniture Hardware.

Artwork Details

Date
1670–1870
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
498 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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