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COLUMN

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1862-1865

GUSN

GUSN-1756

Description

Four columns with capitals; fluting runs the entire height of shaft; painted/varnished black. 3 columns are now split into three pieces each.

Details

Descriptive Terms

columns (architectural elements)
COLUMN

Inscription

""O.C.H.""

Associated Building

Original To Old City Hall (Boston, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

731.1-4

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

88 (H), 14 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.8081.1-4

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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