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Bracket

Ott and Brewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bracket by Ott and Brewer. Gray stone or plaster architectural bracket. Rectangular top with molded edges and decorative carvings at each end. The bracket's body is carved as a smiling female head with curly hair and a gathered neckline. The head has a smooth face and a subtle, closed-mouth smile. The background is plain and light-colored. The bracket casts a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1877
Medium:
colored parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
510 × 625 px
Museum record:
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