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Shutter Fastener

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-36388

Description

Scrolled (rat tail) at one end, with plaster on spike (indicating insertion in mortar?); rounded fastener.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shutter bars
iron (metal)
plaster
wrought
Iron
Plaster
Wrought
SHUTTER FASTENER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 6.75 x 0.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Warren H. Manning

Accession Number

1933.5132

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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