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Wrought Iron Lock

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows two box-like metal objects resembling locks. One displays the exterior, featuring a keyhole and a latch. The other illustrates the internal mechanism with gears and moving parts. A side view of a latch or bolt is also visible on the right side of the second lock illustration.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" wide; 4 1/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12557

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in blue ink: J. Howard Iams, 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579199

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