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Box Stove

c. 1942

Charles Von Urban

Associated Names

Charles Von Urban

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a cast iron stove. It is gray in color and features intricate patterns and designs, including arches and rounded motifs. The stove has a door with a lever handle labeled "FIRESTONE LEHIGH." It stands on four legs resembling animal feet and includes a circular platform on one side. The design highlights practicality and aesthetic craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black and white photograph
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.1 x 22.7 cm (9 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20 7/8" high; 25 1/4" deep; 10 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14907

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64539606

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