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Flat-iron

Photograph
1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photogravure in black and white showing the edge of the Flat-iron building in New York. In the foreground is the silhouette of a tree branch obscuring the buildings facade and figures sitting on horse drawn carts.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleFlat-iron (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photogravure.
Brief description
Photograph by Edward Stiechen, 'Flat-iron', New York. Photogravure from original vintage print, from portfolio 'The Early Years 1900-1927', 1905.
Physical description
Photogravure in black and white showing the edge of the Flat-iron building in New York. In the foreground is the silhouette of a tree branch obscuring the buildings facade and figures sitting on horse drawn carts.
Dimensions
  • Height: 324mm
  • Width: 25.8mm
Taken from Photography Department index card catalogue.
Collection
Accession number
PH.302-1982

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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