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Coat of Arms

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1750

GUSN

GUSN-24813

Description

Coffin family coat of arms. Elaborate black and gilt molded frame; under glass; encloses white paper with red, blue and gold painted decoration. Latin inscriptions and English inscriptions at base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coats of arms
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
Insignia
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms

People and Organizations

Coffin Family

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 7/8 x 15 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1963.102

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