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Mantel

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1725

GUSN

GUSN-201

Description

Panelled pilasters and pilaster caps are decorated with composition bellflowers and urns respectively. Within the broad frieze there is a central raised panel. Green paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mantels
composition (material)
painting (coating)
paneling
softwood
husk (motif)
urns
Softwood
Painted
Panelled
Composition
Bellflower
Urn
MANTEL

Associated Building

Original To Ebenzer Hancock House,

Additional Identification Number

164.1-2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

52.75 x 69.25 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.1585

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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