Pa. German Flat-iron Holder

1937

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

This is a drawing of an ornate trivet with a decorative handle. The drawing depicts a trivet with an intricate pattern of curved lines and geometric shapes within a teardrop-shaped frame. The handle features a sculptural design resembling a reclining figure. The trivet is displayed from a three-quarter angle, resting on three legs. Additionally, there is a smaller illustration in the top left corner that shows the trivet from a side view, including a scale for reference. The artwork is labeled with the artist's signature in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 3/8" long; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3625


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574131

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