Manhole Cover Arts

Documenting Industrial Design Through Art With A Window Into History

Lydia Henry

I am a Claremont, California, artist who creates art rubbings of manhole covers that showcase different regional designs from the 1860s through the mid 1950s. My goal is to document industrial design through art with a window into history and to recognize the now anonymous original designers. I focus on vintage covers with a connection to a time and/or place that are at risk of vanishing.

Library

The Library contains photos and information on an assortment of rubbings.

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All rubbings and photographs are copyrighted 2024 by Lydia Henry.

Written permission must be granted to use Manhole Cover Arts rubbings and photos in any way.

Manhole Cover Arts

All rubbings and photographs are copyrighted 2024 by Lydia Henry. Written permission must be granted to use Manhole Cover Arts rubbings and photos in any way.

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