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Louis Sullivan

Doorknob backplate

Description

Maker

Possibly Louis Sullivan (American, 1856-1924), designer
Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company (American, 1868-2000), manufacturer

Title

Doorknob backplate

Year

ca. 1891

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bronze

Dimensions

28.3 x 7 cm (11 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Maker's mark "Y&T" cast into back of plate.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Sarah Spock Jordy

Object Number

2004.77.4

Type

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Tombstone

Possibly Louis Sullivan (American, 1856-1924), designer
Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company (American, 1868-2000), manufacturer
Doorknob backplate, ca. 1891
Cast bronze
28.3 x 7 cm (11 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Sarah Spock Jordy 2004.77.4

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