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Mirror Knob

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1780-1799

GUSN

GUSN-59437

Description

Metal mirror knob with an enamel oval with a man in a military uniform.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knobs (handles)
brass (alloy)
enamel paint
Fastener, Curtain
Tieback
Knob, Tieback
Knob, Tieback

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.2224

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