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Bargeboard

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1846

GUSN

GUSN-46073

Description

Incised triangles on face of each drip, with rectangular recess and dowel for attachment of other pieces directly above. Painted brown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bargeboards
incising
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Painted
Incised
ORNAMENT

Maker

Davis, Alexander Jackson, Mr. (Architect)

Location of Origin

MA, USA

Dimensions

4.5 x 1.75 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1959.100

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Connecticut (United States)

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