Artist
Wharton Esherick (American, 1887–1970)American, 1887–1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Hammer Handle" Chair
Date1952
PlacePennsylvania, United States
MediumHickory, maple, and leather
DimensionsOverall: 31 × 17 × 17in. (78.7 × 43.2 × 43.2cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Efrem Kurtz
Object number2000.283
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History"Wharton Esherick 1887-1970, American Woodworker," Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia, May 3–July 20, 1996.
"Contemporary Craft from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, May 27–August 13, 2001.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved and highlighted in red, underside of rear horizontal support: "W.E. 1952"
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