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Bellows

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18367

Description

Small bellows inlaid w/ mother-of-pearl in geometric design. Face of bellows covered in triangular m-o-p pieces. Back has 4 m-o-p pieces. Inlay of metal bordering geometric design. Red leather connecting bellows. Brass blower piece and tacks on sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bellows
brass (alloy)
leather
mother of pearl
wood (plant material)
Leather
Brass
Mother-of-Pearl
BELLOWS

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13 x 5 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.403

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