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1905

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Doorplate With Knob

This is a Doorplate with knob. It was designed by Louis Henry Sullivan. It is dated ca. 1895 and we acquired it in 1979. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Roger G. Kennedy. It is credited Gift of Roger G. Kennedy.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 35.5 x 10.7 x 7.5 cm (14 x 4 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Doorplate With Knob; Designed by Louis Henry Sullivan (American, 1856–1924); Overall: 35.5 x 10.7 x 7.5 cm (14 x 4 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.); Gift of Roger G. Kennedy; 1979-77-10-a,b

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