Flat Iron Holder

c. 1937

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names
Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

This is a drawing of a decorative iron object with geometric patterns. The drawing shows a detailed study of an ornate iron trivet or similar object characterized by an elongated handle and a triangular base with an intricate flower-like design featuring interlocking geometric shapes. The object is shown in a perspective view and an orthographic side view, with shading providing depth and texture. The side view includes a scale reference. The medium suggests a technical approach likely for historical record or design study.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 7/8" long; 3 3/8" wide; 1 1/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15797

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 503, no. 1821.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SALVATORE BORAZZO

Wikidata ID

Q64630243

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