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Finial

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-1603

Description

Urn-shaped finial with underside hollowed out for attachment to base; whitewashed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

finials
drilling (process)
painting (coating)
softwood
Finial
Softwood
Drilled
Painted
Finial

Associated Building

Original To Eugene Dow House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36 (H), 14 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Eugene M. Dow

Accession Number

1930.953

Date

1834-1867 (Possibly)

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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