Flatiron Holder

c. 1939

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a line drawing of an iron with a wooden handle. The iron features a triangular flat plate with a rounded tip and curved sides, meeting at the handle. The handle is textured to resemble wood grain. The color scheme is monochrome, with shades of black and gray against a light background, creating a simple yet detailed sketch effect. The iron is oriented with the handle pointing to the right and the triangular base facing towards the upper left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.8 x 28.3 cm (8 9/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 15/16" wide; 1 11/16" high; 10 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17535

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: B.W.

Wikidata ID

Q64537360

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