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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1820

GUSN

GUSN-59925

Description

Andirons in the shape of dancing dogs with rectangular log supports and triangular log stops. One of a pair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Andiron

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

14 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 17 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1942.3470.1

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