Baby Carriage

c. 1936

Kurt Melzer

Associated Names
Kurt Melzer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a vintage carriage design. The top section shows a detailed side view of the carriage with large spoked wheels, an upholstered seat, and curved shafts. Below this, there are smaller illustrations, including a top-down view and a diagram showing dimensions and technical elements. On the bottom right, there is a drawing of the interior with blue upholstery. The drawing emphasizes the aesthetic and technical aspects of the carriage, providing a blueprint for construction and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.2 cm (14 x 10 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54" long; 40" high; 22 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9143

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

accross bottom in ink: Kurt Melzer REAR VIEW / SCALE= 1 1/2" = 1' / RUG / DETAIL OF UPHOLSTERY

Wikidata ID

Q64592596

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