Henry Watterson (A-32800) — Russell & Erwin Antique Doorknob

CATALOG ID: A-32800

Henry Watterson

louisville courierjournal hotel henry watterson russell erwin representational russell & erwin 1910s

Watterson was the editor for the Louisville Courier-Journal for a half century, retiring in 1919. The Hotel Henry Watterson was constructed in 1912 and featured his image on the doorknobs. Documentation comes from the Russell & Erwin special hardware ledger.

Specifications

School / Style

Representational

Manufacturer

Russell & Erwin

Circa Dates

1912

Classification

Category A

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About this record

“Henry Watterson” (catalogue A-32800) is an antique doorknob recorded in the Representational Designs category (Category A) of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America archive. It was made by Russell & Erwin, circa 1912. The pattern belongs to the Representational school of ornament.

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