Mantel painted black over gold and white swags, columns etc.; three swags and rosettes across top; evidence of stove attached.
mantels
composition (material)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Federal
Component, Fireplace
Mantel
Mantel
Unknown
53 1/4 x 71 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Elsie B. Herrmann
1991.82
Probably Massachusetts (United States)
probably
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