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Dado Cap

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1808

GUSN

GUSN-67129

Description

Row of diamonds above ogee molding, with circular design below; astragal and cavetto below; layers of white paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cap moldings
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
lozenges
Federal
ogee arches
Painted
Molded
Federal
Diamond
Ogee
Circle
Torah
TRIM

Inscription

Pencilled on back: ""Treadwell Ho 1808 Portsmouth""

Associated Building

Original To Treadwell House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 3.25 x 1.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1938.539

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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