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Plate

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1774

GUSN

GUSN-1555

Description

Scarf joint in a portion of a plate timber, splayed slot at each end for joists; three mortises for studs; carpenter's markings "II" and "III"

Details

Descriptive Terms

roof plates
wood (plant material)
FRAMING MEMBER

Associated Building

Original To Penney-Hallett House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.75 x 7.625 (HxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1912.209

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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