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Banister fragment

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-22586

Description

Banister fragment. Painted yellow. Thick base and cornice w/ 4 plain spindles between. Gothic arches between spindles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handrails
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Painted
BANISTER

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30.5 x 12 x 3.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2677

Places

Maine (United States)

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