Andiron

c. 1936

Mildred Ford

Associated Names
Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image shows two large metallic objects against a pale background. The object on the left has a hook-like top and a protruding center piece, while the object on the right is more upright with a diamond-shaped top and pointed extensions at the base. The objects are positioned side by side in the center of the image, with labels indicating "Front" next to the right object and "Mildred Ford" at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8819

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mildred Ford; verso: Andirons (Pair) / acc. no. 10.125.450 / Rm M27, 3rd floor, Amer. Wing / Metropolitan Museum of Art / N.Y.C.

Wikidata ID

Q64614766

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