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1905

  • Work on this object ended.

1970

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2020

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Doorplate from the Guaranty Building Doorplate, ca. 1895

This is a Doorplate. It was designed by Louis Henry Sullivan. It is dated ca. 1895 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is cast iron. 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

H x W x D: 35.6 x 6.1 x 2.7 cm (14 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Doorplate from the Guaranty Building Doorplate, ca. 1895; Designed by Louis Henry Sullivan (American, 1856–1924); USA; cast iron; H x W x D: 35.6 x 6.1 x 2.7 cm (14 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.); Gift of Roger G. Kennedy; 1979-77-9

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