Rose Iron Works Art Deco Arch

Sculpture

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Private Collection

Name/Title

Rose Iron Works Art Deco Arch

Entry/Object ID

23123A

Description

Art Deco archway designed and created by Rose Iron Works for Rae Horwitz's dress salon in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland.

Context

Rose Iron Works was created in 1904 by Martin Rose, a Jewish-Hungarian immigrant who trained as metalsmith in Vienna before moving to the United States in 1902. During the 20th century, Rose Iron Works became a prominent figure in metalsmithing and decorative arts, often showcasing the geometric and stylized forms, as is common in Art Deco design. This stylistic convention is portrayed in this archway, which was shown in the Glenville dress salon of Rae Horwitz.

Collection

Loans

Category

Sculpture

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rose Iron Works

Role

Metal Smith

Manufacturer

Rose Iron Works

Date made

1930

Time Period

20th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Cleveland, OH

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

MMJH C-14

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

[header]This Way, Madame [body] These Art Deco elements from the 1930s graced Rae Horwitz's Glenvile dress salon. This arch from the fitting room entrance is cadmium plated, while the railing features aluminum applique.