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Furniture Hardware

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collection of metal furniture hardware on a wooden board. The board is light-colored wood with a grain pattern. There are 64 pieces of hardware, mostly knobs and handles, arranged in 8 columns and 8 rows, with some gaps. The hardware is metal, likely brass or bronze, and has various shapes, including ornate designs, floral patterns, and simple shapes. Some pieces have a distressed or vintage appearance. A small black plaque is at the bottom right corner of the board with illegible text. The background is white, suggesting the image is a product photo or catalog image. The title of the image is "Furniture Hardware" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

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