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Pilaster Capital

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-67191

Description

A Corinthian style capital with scrolls and foliate.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capitals (column components)
carving (processes)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Corinthian order
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
scrolls (motifs)
Capital
Carved
Painted
Corinthian
Scroll
Foliate
Capital

Associated Building

Original To Massachusetts State House,

Additional Identification Number

T120

Maker

Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844 (Architect)
Vose, Thomas, Mr. (Vendor)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA; Robbinston, MA, USA, now Maine

Dimensions

31 1/2 x 42 x 20 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.655

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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