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Tieback

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1810

GUSN

GUSN-5670

Description

Face has a convex center and a cavetto molded edge; convex back with brass prong projecting from center; screw end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tiebacks (fasteners)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
TIEBACK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 (D), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.937.1

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