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Portico

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1804

GUSN

GUSN-1396

Description

Paired fluted columns flank entrance and support rectangular flat roof with central semi-circular projection; some composition ornament remains; doorway has ellyptical fanlight and sidelights; door is 6 panel with applied moldings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

porticoes
composition (material)
glass (material)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
acanthus (motif)
Federal
Federal
Acanthus
PORTICO

Associated Building

Original To Asa Clapp House,

Additional Identification Number

9

Maker

Attributed to Parris, Alexander, 1780-1852 (Architect)

Credit Line

Gift of Gist Blair

Accession Number

1922.1092

Places

Maine (United States)

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