Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box

c. 1937

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

This is a drawing of an ornamental wrought iron hinge. The illustration shows a hinge with a symmetric pair of curved horns ending in gear-like circles, mounted on a metal strip with decorative rivets. Above this drawing is a smaller technical sketch displaying a side view and sectional view of the hinge. The style is precise and reminiscent of architectural or mechanical drafting, indicating attention to both artistic and functional details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" long 15 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3704

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: H. Bader

Wikidata ID

Q64574138

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