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1880-1890
GUSN-265846
Carved overmantel; possibly mahogany; three panels joined together; large griffins on either side, facing outward; central design features dolphins, shell, foliage and angels.
overmantels (interior wall components)
mahogany (wood)
carving (processes)
shell (animal material)
foliation (pattern)
Fireplace
Overmantel
Richardson, John (Maker)
47 5/8 x 86 1/2 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Susan Dreier
2002.52.2
Brookline (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Mantel Accession Number 2002.52.1
Title Fireplace mantel Accession Number 2016.60.1
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