Doorknob
Caption
Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company (1839–1902). Doorknob, ca. 1879. Bronze, diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) depth: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Kenneth W. Cordova in memory of Robert DelMonaco, 1994.59.20.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Manufacturer
Title
Doorknob
Date
ca. 1879
Geography
Place made: New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) depth: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
on under side of knob: "RUSSELL & ERWIN MFG. CO. / NEW BRITAIN CONN. U.S.A." On stem of doorknob: "PAT. MAY 13-7 (impressed)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth W. Cordova in memory of Robert DelMonaco
Accession Number
1994.59.20
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