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On Display: House - Tappahannock Room
Fireback
1730-1770
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Probably France; Europe
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1966.0760
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0760
Object Name
Fireback
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Probably France; Europe
Origin Notes
This fireback origina previously identified as England, but reattributed to France or continental Europe per 1999. See Notes.
Date
1730-1770
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Puddle cast
Dimensions (inches)
28.74 (H) x 25 (W) x 0.984 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
73 (H) x 63.5 (W) x 2.5 (D)