Flatiron Holder

c. 1939

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an intricate line drawing of a flat iron with a wooden handle. The flat iron has a distinctively molded handle and a flat base with slotted metal detailing. The color palette is mainly monochromatic with dark lines on a light background. The iron is centrally positioned, drawn in slight perspective, with the handle towards the left side and the sole plate towards the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.7 x 27.8 cm (8 9/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" wide; 1 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17536

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: B.W.

Wikidata ID

Q64537361

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