Mantel Shelf and Frieze

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Collection Type

Architecture

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-89

Description

Mantel shelf and frieze with beige paint. The frieze consists of fretwork, fluting, and latticework.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mantels
friezes (ornamental areas)
fluting
painting (coating)
softwood
Federal
fluting
fretwork
Component, Fireplace
Mantel
Painted
Federal
Softwood
Fretwork
Fluted
Mantel

Associated Building

Original To Samuel Arnold (Arnold-Gowing) Hous,

Maker

AFTER Pain, William (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

9 x 55 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1980.185

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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