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BALUSTER

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1768-1799

GUSN

GUSN-19958

Description

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; blunt twist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

balusters (railing components)
painting (coating)
turning (shaping process)
wood (plant material)
Federal
Painted
Turned
Federal
BALUSTER

Additional Identification Number

1959.289A A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30.5 x 1 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1959.289C

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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