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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-223694

Description

Wooden bellows done with pyrographic decoration. Front- a blond women in profile with hair in low loose bun. Red background designed to look like cracks intentional missing pieces. Sunburst patterns surround figure and handle on front. Back is solid color brown with striations. Leather air pouch and surrounding the edges and on front portions of leather. Metal hook to hang on top of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bellows
wood (plant material)
leather
Bellows

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2004.37.2

Date

1900 (circa)

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