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Pole screen (Fire screen)
1765-1780
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Brass
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1964.0578 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0578 A, B
Object Name
Pole screen (Fire screen)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is probably Boston.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in France between 1750-1760.
Date
1765-1780
Materials
- Mahogany
- Brass
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
55.375 (H) x 23.75 (W) x 14.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
140.653 (H) x 60.325 (W) x 37.465 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at screen. OD is at feet.
The visible fabric on the screen measures, in inches: L: 24.75; W: 22.5. The fabric panel, seam to seam measures, in inches: 20.5 (Sara Jatcko, 04/29/2009)