Doorknob
Decorative Arts and Design
DESIGNER
Henry E. Russell Jr.
MANUFACTURER
Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, 1839–1902
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
Patented May 13, 1879
DIMENSIONS
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm)
MARKINGS
On underside of knob, impressed: "RUSSELL & ERWIN MFG. CO. / NEW BRITAIN CONN. U.S.A."
On stem of doorknob, impressed: "PAT. MAY 13-7"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1994.59.19
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Kenneth W. Cordova in memory of Robert DelMonaco
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Doorknob. Round with frontal bust of Asian female figure holding parasol behind head. Concave parasol with radiating spoke pattern with alternating incised herringbone design. Portrait head has traditional Japanese headdress, kimono with incised floral pattern. Round outer edge of knob has centered relief pattern of beads with incised line above and below in continuous row around knob.
Condition: Some green incrustation and/or residue in crevices around central figure.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
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