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Fireplace fender

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-17324

Description

Modified D-shape w/ rounded corners. Sides consist of vertical iron wires surmounted by criss cross design w/ running spiral pattern on lower two-thirds. Thick brass half-round molding on top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fenders (fire-controlling equipment)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
FENDER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.75 x 52 x 18 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Sr.

Accession Number

1955.138

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