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Pole screen (Fire screen)
1815-1830
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Spruce
- Wool
- Paint
- Paper
- Brass
- Silk
- Velvet
Museum Object Number
1957.0640 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0640 A, B
Object Name
Pole screen (Fire screen)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin may be New England.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1815-1830
Materials
- Mahogany
- Spruce
- Wool
- Paint
- Paper
- Brass
- Silk
- Velvet
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Embroidered
- Woven (velvet)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
58.125 (H) x 18 (W) x 15.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
147.64 (H) x 46 (W) x 38.7 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD are at feet. W (screen): 16.75 in.; D (screen): 13.875 in.