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NEWEL

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1771

GUSN

GUSN-67120

Description

Rectangular base with urn above; small block separates urn from twisted shaft; green paint; newel cap is molded and brown, with portion cut away for museum hooks. Came with six balusters and stair rail.

Details

Descriptive Terms

newels
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Molded
Painted
NEWEL

Associated Building

Original To Bradlee-Doggett House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

39.5 x 5.75 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1970.279

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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