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Chimney Breast

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1719-1750

GUSN

GUSN-1405

Description

Molded architrave around fireplace opening; high mantelshelf with several bed moldings; cream paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chimney breasts
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Component, Fireplace
Mantel
Molded
Painted
Mantel

Inscription

In black crayon: ""Jaffrey House, POrtsmouth, NH. Gift of Art News, Boston"" In blue crayon: ""probably Jaffrey House, Portsmouth, NH""

Associated Building

Original To George Jaffrey House,

Additional Identification Number

108

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1920.836

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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