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Gate
1893-1902
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Probably Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Paint
- Sheet iron
Museum Object Number
1969.4257.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4257.002
Object Name
Gate
Category
Metals - Garden Objects
Place of Origin
Probably Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Creation previously identified as probably Philadelphia, PA [per Robert L. Alexander, see "Notes"]. The iron was produced in Sweden and gates were probably fabricated in the United States. Updated per discovery of maker's marks by Bruno Pouliot in 2001.
Secondary Place of Origin
Caucasus; Sweden; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Lancaster rolled iron bar processed in Soderfors Bruk, Uppland, Sweden, north of Uppsala.
Date
1893-1902
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Foliated scroll, underside
Inscription: Crown over "S", diamond shape, "E" stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Foliated scroll, underside
Inscription: "SWEDEN" stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Paint
- Sheet iron
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
77 (H) x 1.5 (D) x 67 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
195.58 (H) x 3.81 (D) x 170.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions given are overall.