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Bellows

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1991

GUSN

GUSN-4235

Description

Turtle-back-shaped pine planks, obverse bowed and reverse wtih hole cut in center; fitted on sides with leather bag for air; brass tacks; round brass end with baluster and knob turning.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bellows
brass (alloy)
Pine
Leather
Brass
BELLOWS

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.625 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.488

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