Flatiron Holder

c. 1939

Benjamin Resnick

Associated Names
Benjamin Resnick

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative metal hinge. It features an ornamental hinge with a heart-shaped design in a three-dimensional perspective. Above it, a technical sketch shows the hinge from side and top views with dimensions indicated. The piece seems to be wrought ironwork with holes for screws or bolts. The drawing combines both technical and detailed artistic representation, suggesting it may be part of a study or design for metalwork. The lines are fine and precise, indicating careful drafting work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" long; 4 5/8" wide; 1 3/6" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17533


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 502, no. 1814.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: B. Resnick

Wikidata ID

Q64537224

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