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Bookend

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1895-1920

GUSN

GUSN-14170

Description

Pair of hammered copper bookends. Cross on front of each (see worksheet in file for diagram of cross).

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookends
copper (metal)
felt (textile)
hammering
crosses (motifs)
Copper
Felt
Hammered
Cross
BOOKEND

Inscription

Impressed stamp on horizontal back: ""R"" inside circle w/ cross-like design at top of circle.

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Roycroft Industries (Maker)

Location of Origin

East Aurora, NY, USA

Dimensions

3.125 x 2.25 x 2.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1433.2

Places

New York state (United States)

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