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The image shows two large metallic objects against a pale background. The object on the left has a hook-like top and a protruding center piece, while the object on the right is more upright with a diamond-shaped top and pointed extensions at the base. The objects are positioned side by side in the center of the image, with labels indicating "Front" next to the right object and "Mildred Ford" at the bottom.
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The image shows two large metallic objects against a pale background. The object on the left has a hook-like top and a protruding center piece, while the object on the right is more upright with a diamond-shaped top and pointed extensions at the base. The objects are positioned side by side in the center of the image, with labels indicating "Front" next to the right object and "Mildred Ford" at the bottom.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Mildred Ford

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.9 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 21 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8819
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Mildred Ford; verso: Andirons (Pair) / acc. no. 10.125.450 / Rm M27, 3rd floor, Amer. Wing / Metropolitan Museum of Art / N.Y.C.

NGA object ID 21016. 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.