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Iron Fireplace

c. 1936

Thomas Byrne

Associated Names

Thomas Byrne

Artist, American, 1890 - unknown

This is a technical drawing of an iron fireplace design. The fireplace features ornate details including floral and acanthus leaf motifs. Measurements for various components are included in the drawing, with detailed dimensions provided. The drawing also depicts a grate labeled as "20 inches" wide, and a sketch of stacked stones above it. The label "Iron Fireplace" is present in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.1 x 30.5 cm (9 1/8 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10298

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: IRON / FIREPLACE

Wikidata ID

Q64633159

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