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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1795-1797

GUSN

GUSN-51427

Description

Foliate, with extremely heavy paint layers; white/grey on top; remounted on contemporary blocks for display; hand carved.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brackets (structural elements)
carving (processes)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Carved
Painted
Foliate
BRACKET

Associated Building

Original To Massachusetts State House,

Additional Identification Number

1987.198.1.1

Maker

Skillen, John/Simeon (Carver)
Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

13 x 14 x 7.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.198.1-2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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