Door Handle Collection
"From Houston to Hesse: A Global Journey Through Door Handles" Step into the doorway of a restaurant in Houston, Texas
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"From Houston to Hesse: A Global Journey Through Door Handles" Step into the doorway of a restaurant in Houston, Texas, and you'll be greeted by an unexpected sight - a pair of guns serving as door handles. This unique design choice adds a touch of Texan flair to the entrance. In contrast, a white door adorned with intricate designs of handles and escutcheons for brass work catches your eye. The print made by W showcases the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into creating these functional yet beautiful pieces. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve, Portugal. Here, a simple yet elegant door handle beckons visitors to enter with its understated charm. Continuing our journey in Marburg, Hesse, Germany, we encounter the majestic doors of St Elizabeths Church (Elisabethkirche). These grand entrances are not only portals to spirituality but also showcase stunning architectural details. Venturing further eastward brings us to Beijing's Forbidden City in China. Adorning one of its doors is an impressive lion door knocker that exudes power and authority while adding a touch of regality to this historic site. Heading southwest to Lijiang (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Yunnan province reveals more captivating doors at Mu Family Mansion. Each entrance tells its own story through intricate carvings and vibrant colors that reflect Chinese culture and history. A guesthouse nearby boasts another remarkable door handle with thumb press dating back to 1938. Created by Mildred Ford, this vintage piece serves as both functional hardware and an artistic statement from yesteryears. Speaking of Ford's creations from the past century, another notable piece is her 1937 door handle design - showcasing timeless elegance combined with practicality. Finally, we travel back home to Bonners Ferry in Idaho where Dorothea Lange captures history through her lens at an FSA county office in 1939.