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Mantel

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-232

Description

Half-round edge around opening. Pilasters on either side break into molding strip above opening then again at cornice support for mantel shelf. Red paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mantels
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
softwood
Softwood
Painted
Molded
MANTEL

Associated Building

Original To Phineaus Upham House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

56.25 x 79 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chester H. Arnold

Accession Number

1929.1717

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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