Letter Opener

Frances Felten, Letter Opener, ca. 1975, lead free pewter; hand fabricated from sheet, polished, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.150
Copied Frances Felten, Letter Opener, ca. 1975, lead free pewter; hand fabricated from sheet, polished, 9 181 1478 in. (23.23.32.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.150

Artwork Details

Title
Letter Opener
Date
ca. 1975
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
9 181 1478 in. (23.23.32.3 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
lead free pewter; hand fabricated from sheet, polished
Classifications
Object Number
1975.150

Artwork Description

In Letter Opener, Frances Felten created an object that is functional, salable, and artistic. The pewter metal is in the shape of a letter opener with a sleek, modern design. Felten "twisted" the pewter in the center, which allows the user to grip the tool and at the same time lends a playful quality to the piece.