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Door Handle with Thumb Press

c. 1939

Jack Staloff

Associated Names

Jack Staloff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative door handle with detailed schematics. The image features a large, intricately designed door handle with ornate backplates at the top and bottom. Adjacent to this main depiction, smaller schematic drawings are present, showcasing the design from multiple angles. The primary handle is elegantly curved and appears to be made of metal. The drawing also includes measurements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" long
Accession Number

1943.8.17691

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: J. STALLOFF

Wikidata ID

Q64579315

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