Attic Door Latch

James M. Lawson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of architectural door hardware designs. The image features line drawings of various pieces of door hardware. On the left, there is a detailed depiction of a traditional door handle panel with multiple fastening points and an ornate handle design connected by visible screws or rivets. In the center, there is a side view of a latch or locking mechanism with intricate detailing showing the mechanics inside, along with a secondary side profile of a handle or lever. To the right, there is a vertically oriented latch with a circular pivot at the top, connected to a horizontal locking bar at the base. The drawing emphasizes the functional and decorative aspects of the hardware and is contained within a bordered rectangle.