This is a drawing of architectural door hardware designs. The image features line drawings of various pieces of door hardware. On the left, there is a detailed depiction of a traditional door handle panel with multiple fastening points and an ornate handle design connected by visible screws or rivets. In the center, there is a side view of a latch or locking mechanism with intricate detailing showing the mechanics inside, along with a secondary side profile of a handle or lever. To the right, there is a vertically oriented latch with a circular pivot at the top, connected to a horizontal locking bar at the base. The drawing emphasizes the functional and decorative aspects of the hardware and is contained within a bordered rectangle.
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This is a drawing of architectural door hardware designs. The image features line drawings of various pieces of door hardware. On the left, there is a detailed depiction of a traditional door handle panel with multiple fastening points and an ornate handle design connected by visible screws or rivets. In the center, there is a side view of a latch or locking mechanism with intricate detailing showing the mechanics inside, along with a secondary side profile of a handle or lever. To the right, there is a vertically oriented latch with a circular pivot at the top, connected to a horizontal locking bar at the base. The drawing emphasizes the functional and decorative aspects of the hardware and is contained within a bordered rectangle.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Attic Door Latch

James M. Lawson

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12012
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Wilmington
  • American

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