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Cresting

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1872-1877

GUSN

GUSN-996

Description

The three pieces form a curved, molded drop; small holes for attaching pieces together.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cresting
casting (process)
terracotta (clay material)
Terra Cotta
Slip Cast
ORNAMENT

Associated Building

Original To Trinity Church,

Maker

Richardson, H. H. (Henry Hobson), 1838-1886 (Architect)

Location of Origin

Brookline, MA, USA

Dimensions

13.5 x 13 x 22.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.149.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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