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Hinge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a metal hinge. The hinge is made up of five components. Two long curved pieces are on the right and center. They have a textured appearance with small dots on each curve. A short metal rod connects the curved pieces through a hole on the bottom of each piece. Two pointed pieces are on the left. They have an oval shape near the point and a horizontal spike. A short metal rod connects the spike near the oval shape. The background is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Wrought iron
Culture
American
Dimensions
483 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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