doorstop

Object

Accession Number
2010.003
Description
A late 19th/early 20th Century cast iron doorstop in the form of a Boston Terrier dog, the entire body cold-painted in black, brown, cream, and red (on the mouth) colouring and wearing a dark reddish-brown leather collar.
Narrative
The shape and finely applied air-brushed paintwork has lead at least one expert to attribute this doorstop to the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Door stops were common furnishing items in the Victorian and Edwardian house. Dog-themed doorstops were popular.

This example probably once had a leash that could be attached to a doorknob. The dog is quite heavy and its weight could hold doors open if required.
History of Use
Unknown
Date
circa 1900
Dimensions
24 x 22 cm
Material
Metal, iron; Leather; Paint, oil
Technique
Cast; Painted