Lock, Key, and Handle

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Lock, Key, and Handle

1911

Samuel Yellin (American (born Russia), 1884–1940)

Immigrating to Philadelphia in 1906 from Poland, Samuel Yellin brought with him traditional ironworking skills learned during an apprenticeship that culminated in earning Master status. From 1907 to 1920 he taught ironworking at the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art. The city of Philadelphia is adorned with many examples of his ornate handwrought gates, window grilles, lighting fixtures, and other forms.

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Object Details

Title:

Lock, Key, and Handle

Date:

1911

Artist:

Samuel Yellin (American (born Russia), 1884–1940)

Medium:

Wrought iron, mica (originally, now missing)

Dimensions:

16 1/2 × 19 3/4 × 3 1/4 inches (41.9 × 50.2 × 8.3 cm) Key: 2 1/4 × 3/4 × 7 3/8 inches (5.7 × 1.9 × 18.7 cm)

Classification:

Tools/Equipment

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1911

Accession Number:

1911-237a--e

Geography:

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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