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c. 1937

Mildred Ford

Associated Names

Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

This is a drawing of ornamental metalwork designs. The image depicts various ironwork pieces, including a large handle with heart-shaped plates at both ends adorned with rivets, and a design with a curled iron detail. The drawing showcases the complex details of each piece, showing their form and structure with front and side views, as well as measurement notes and additional design sketches in lighter lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12000

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Mildred Ford

Wikidata ID

Q64614777

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