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Shingle

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

GUSN

GUSN-12498

Description

Exterior wall shingles. 2 1/2" hole in center of board.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shingle
wood (plant material)
SHINGLE

Label

Label "Waiting for a Gallery" Shingles were often used on exterior walls exposed to heavy weather. By today's standards these examples are exceptionally long.

Associated Building

Original To Bulkley House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34.25 x 5.5 x 0.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Hershner

Accession Number

1997.27.1

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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