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Fluting

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1793

GUSN

GUSN-421

Description

A: Fluted, slightly arched and broken on each side; heavy red paint. B: one edge molded; red paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

columns (architectural elements)
fluting
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
softwood
fluting
Softwood
Fluted
Molded
Painted
COLUMN

Associated Building

Original To Charles Bulfinch House,

Additional Identification Number

1961.66 A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 x 6 x 2.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1961.66AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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