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Baluster

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1700-1725

GUSN

GUSN-67119

Description

Angled ends; one wrought nail; shaft features bulb and turnings; red paint on face.

Details

Descriptive Terms

balusters (railing components)
oak (wood)
painting (coating)
Oak
Painted
BALUSTER

Inscription

Pencilled on back: ""Bottom-Up Top-Top""

Associated Building

Original To Wakeman House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17.625 x 2 x 0.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of A. L. Winton

Accession Number

1929.1008

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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