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1750-1790
GUSN-20062
Baluster with the following turning sequence: 1: Twisted vase, vase, square, two twists going in the same direction with one much shallower than the other. 2: Same baluster but shaft has only one twist and is slightly longer. 3: Same baluster except shaft is like rope molding. Brown paint.
balusters (railing components)
painting (coating)
turning (shaping process)
wood (plant material)
Turned
Painted
BALUSTER
Unknown
29.75 (H) (inches)
1982.329.1-3
1750-1790 (Possibly)
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