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Frieze

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-31139

Description

Swag cast in plaster; black over green over tan over cream paint; left end of swag seems to be missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

friezes (entablature components)
casting (process)
painting (coating)
plaster
swags
Plaster
Painted
Slip Cast
Swag
CORNICE

Associated Building

Original To Amasa Davis House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.25 x 15.75 x 0.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1926.876

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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