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Bellows

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-288526

Description

Wood, leather, and brass bellows painted black with red, green, and yellow leaves, and flowers. Nozzle and fittings made of brass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bellows
wood (plant material)
leather
paint (coating)
Bellows

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 5/8 x 7 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.300

Date

19th century (Possibly)

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