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c. 1939

Julius Bellamy

Associated Names
Julius Bellamy

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1895 - 1962

The image shows an ornate hardware element, possibly a door handle or latch. It features intricate patterns and designs on its surface. The handle is made up of two main components. The craftsmanship suggests a historical or decorative style. The surrounding paper is plain, highlighting the hardware.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 21.8 cm (11 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 7/8" long; 3 1/2" wide; 1 3/8" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12605

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 485, no. 1722.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. BELLAMY.

Wikidata ID

Q64591713

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