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Modillion

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1772

GUSN

GUSN-67143

Description

Modillion carved from one block, with scrolls/foliate; ogee molding around edges; painted white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

modillions
carving (processes)
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
pine (wood)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
ogee arches
pine (wood)
scrolls (motifs)
Pine
Torah
Painted
Carved
Molded
Scroll
Foliate
Ogee
MODILLION

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.75 x 7.25 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1939.275

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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