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Paneling

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1710

GUSN

GUSN-1413

Description

Fireplace wall panelling and chimney breast. To the right of firplace is a narrow two-panel door; to the left, a panelled wall section and then a 4-panel door. All molding profiles are characterized by that deep, sculptural quality indicative of an early 18th century date of origin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paneling
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Painted
Molded
PANELLING

Associated Building

Original To Goddard-Watson-Davenport-Stimson House (Cambridge, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

3.1

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1921.386.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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