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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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