Bride's Bureau

c. 1936

Kurt Melzer

Associated Names
Kurt Melzer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden dresser with a mirror. The drawing includes multiple views and perspectives of a wooden dresser featuring a mirror with decorative elements at the top. The central part of the image shows the front elevation of the dresser, with three visible drawers and intricate designs flanking a mirror. Each drawer has a knob for opening. The side elevation to the right illustrates the profile of the dresser, emphasizing its depth and the ornamental foot design. Below, a top view presents the layout from an overhead angle, highlighting the symmetry and structure. Text labels such as "FRONT ELEVATION," "SIDE ELEVATION," and "TOP VIEW" accompany each perspective for clarity. A signature at the bottom right corner of the drawing indicates the designer or architect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil and some heightening onpaper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40 3/4" wide, 72 1/4" high, 19" deep.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4030


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Kurt Melzer

Wikidata ID

Q64592586

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