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1800-1840
GUSN-288715
Wood framed fire screen with tufted needlepoint front, depicting a cherub framed by cream and gold roses and green leaves. Cherub enhanced with black, gray, and white beads. Wood stand has center post with turned vase-shaped finial, cabriole legs, and spade feet.
pole screens
wood (plant material)
crewel wool
glass (material)
Screen, Fire
Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
United States, New England
54 1/2 x 16 7/8 x 16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Frances Sortwell
1958.312
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