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The image shows a detailed drawing of a metal tool with a rounded top and three curved legs. The tool is centrally placed in the composition, depicted in shades of gray with soft shading for a three-dimensional effect. Additionally, there is a technical sketch of the tool in the background, along with scale markings labeled "INCHES" on the left side of the image and another outline of the tool on the right.
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The image shows a detailed drawing of a metal tool with a rounded top and three curved legs. The tool is centrally placed in the composition, depicted in shades of gray with soft shading for a three-dimensional effect. Additionally, there is a technical sketch of the tool in the background, along with scale markings labeled "INCHES" on the left side of the image and another outline of the tool on the right.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Mildred Ford

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.5 x 21.6 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" high; 12 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8212
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

upper left in graphite: scale drawing and measuring scale; upper right in graphite: scale drawing, viewed from the side; lower right in graphite: Mildred Ford

NGA object ID 20410. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.