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CLAPBOARD

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1750

GUSN

GUSN-1898

Description

Clapboard piece, probably oak; very heavy paint, white then green.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clapboard siding
oak (wood)
painting (coating)
Oak
Painted
CLAPBOARD

Inscription

""Street Jones House, Wallingford"" written on reverse in Elmer Keith's handwriting.

Associated Building

Original To Street Jones House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1959.155

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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