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Swift

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-73267

Description

Black circular swift with a foliatd base, shaft with expandable rods; scallop cup top

Details

Descriptive Terms

swifts
casting (process)
iron (metal)
stainless steel
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Winder, Yarn
Swift
Iron
Steel
Slip Cast
Foliage
Swift

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 1/4 (H), 4 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.3301

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