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Bobeche

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1991

GUSN

GUSN-4075

Description

Cast scalloped edge with hole at center; top surface decorated with creature masks and winged figures; ribbed on bottom side with tiny abstract design all over.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bobeches
brass (alloy)
Bobeche
Bobeche

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Africa

Dimensions

3 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.381.1

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