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Eleazer Arnold House Ornament

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

2014

GUSN

GUSN-305195

Description

Three dimensional ornament depicting the Eleazer Arnold House [2014.161.1.1]. Silver plated brass. In original gold colored paper box with cover [2014.161.1.2a-c]. Cover [b] has clear plastic center. Interior of box has a removeable black velvet insert [c] for ornament. With pamphlet [2014.161.1.3] explaining history of the Eleazer Arnold House.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ornaments
brass (alloy)
plated metal
paper (fiber product)
Decoration, Holiday
Ornament, Holiday
Ornament, Holiday

Inscription

"Eleazer Arnold House / 1693 / TOWN OF LINCOLN, RI / 2014" (Black ink)
"Town of Lincoln / 2014" (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

1126.1

Maker

ChemArt Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2014.161.1.1-.3

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