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Ornament

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1854

GUSN

GUSN-507

Description

A, B: Two pieces of pressed papier-mache ornament painted white, featuring floral and scrolls. C: Unpainted papie-mache ornament featuring floral and scroll work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ornaments
painting (coating)
papier mâché
pressing
floral patterns
scrolls (motifs)
Papier Mache
Pressed
Floral
Scroll
Painted
ORNAMENT

Associated Building

Original To 214 Third Street,

Additional Identification Number

1963.4 A,B,C

Maker

Boston Papier Mache Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

4.75 x 7.75 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.4A-C

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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