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Newel Base

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1759

GUSN

GUSN-505

Description

Base of newel with beginnings of spiral turning; olive over white paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

newels
painting (coating)
softwood
turning (shaping process)
Softwood
Painted
Turned
NEWEL

Associated Building

Original To Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House,

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1933.644

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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