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Date

1700-1750

GUSN

GUSN-25143

Description

Rectangular form w/ indistinguishable relief design featuring foliate border surrounding squared reserve w/ armorial motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

firebacks
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
FIREBACK

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25.75 x 21.125 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1985.207

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