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Fence Fragments

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1811

GUSN

GUSN-103445

Description

Two wood fragment of molding from a fence originally located at the Alexander House in Springfield, Mass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fences
Barrier, Site
Fence
Fence

Inscription

A: "FRONT / FENCE / ORIGINAL MOULDING / ALEXANDER H."
B: "ORIGINAL MOULDING / ALEXANDER H. FRONT FENCE" (Paint)

Associated Building

Original To Alexander House (Springfield, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

3173

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, New England

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2008.1.2.5AB

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