Flat Iron Holder

c. 1938

Filippo Porreca

Associated Names
Filippo Porreca

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an architectural or ornamental design. The image features a complex design of a decorative element, possibly for a gate or furniture, with a central starburst motif surrounded by scrollwork and curved lines. The design is detailed and rendered in grayscale, likely pencil or charcoal. In the upper left corner, there is a smaller representation of the same design. Below that is a side view of the object with measurements noted. The name "Quelle Bronze" is at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.9 x 28.7 cm (8 5/8 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/8" long; 5 3/8" wide; 1 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15814

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Filippo Porreca

Wikidata ID

Q64561554

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