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On Display: House - Flock Room
Curfew (Couvre Feu)
1742
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe
Materials
- Copper
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1961.1318
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1318
Object Name
Curfew (Couvre Feu)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as Northern Europe or England by Fennimore (p.163).
Date
1742
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top left
Inscription: "DHSM", cast
Type: Inscription
Location: Top right
Inscription: "MEH", cast
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower front center
Inscription: "1742", cast
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Copper
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
16.5 (H) x 23 (W) x 11.874 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.91 (H) x 58.42 (W) x 30.16 (D)