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Doorknob

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1761

GUSN

GUSN-35678

Description

Glass knob permanently affixed to iron base and spindle. Latter is broken at opposite end; painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

doorknobs
glass (material)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Glass
Iron
Painted
DOORKNOB

Associated Building

Original To Reverend E. Apthorpe House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Spaulding

Accession Number

1933.486

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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