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Frame

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1900-1950

GUSN

GUSN-18089

Description

Round foliate gilt frame, perhaps for pocket watch. Wreath-shaped frame has a circular hole surrounded by twisted rope-like gilt work. Two metal hooks extend in front of the frame to hold the picture or pocket watch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

frames (furnishings)
tin (metal)
Tin
FRAME

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 4.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2192

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