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Balustrade

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-52

Description

B: a short newel post with handrail attached which slopes up and fits into mortise in C. C: a newel post with outline and mortises in the paint showing where two handrails attached at right angles; black paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

balustrades
Mahogany
Greek Revival
Painted
BALUSTRADE

Associated Building

Original To 52 Chambers Street,

Additional Identification Number

1960.12 B-C

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1960.12BC

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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