Furniture Hardware

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a display board titled "Furniture Hardware" by an unknown artist. The board is rectangular and made of light-colored wood with a grainy texture. It is densely covered with numerous metal hardware pieces, including handles, knobs, and pulls, arranged in rows. The hardware pieces are made of metal and exhibit various shapes, sizes, and designs, such as fleur-de-lis, scrollwork, and geometric patterns. Some pieces have a ornate, decorative appearance, while others are simpler. The hardware pieces are predominantly made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or brass, and have a matte finish. A small, rectangular plaque is attached to the bottom-right corner of the board, but the text on it is illegible. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the board is mounted on a wall or displayed against a plain backdrop. The overall arrangement of the hardware pieces suggests a display or catalog of available hardware options.