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Curtain pin

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-20115

Description

2 cast iron curtain pins. Shape-- 2 triangular medallions connected at middle--finials at ends. Mixture of geometric and floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tiebacks (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
Brass
Slip Cast
PIN, CURTAIN

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.125 x 1 x 1.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.325.3AB

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