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Pole screen (Fire screen)
1800-1810
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New York or Philadelphia; New York or Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Paint
- Silk
- Paper
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.0997.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0997.001
Object Name
Pole screen (Fire screen)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
New York or Philadelphia; New York or Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The embroidered and painted silk panel was possibly made in the United States between 1790-1810.
Date
1800-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pasted to fabric backing on backside of panel
Inscription: "BOWIE/ FAMILY/ MARLBOROUGH/ MD" (in ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Paint
- Silk
- Paper
- Cotton
Techniques
- Painted
- Printed
- Embroidered
- Woven (satin)
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
58.25 (H) x 18 (W) x 15.125 (D) x 17 (Image H) x 14.75 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
147.96 (H) x 45.72 (W) x 38.418 (D) x 43.18 (Image H) x 37.465 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH with finial; OW between feet; OD from one foot to mid-point between opposite feet. Dim. of screen: H 18 in. (45.6 cm); W 15.875 in. (40.2 cm); D (thickness) .75 in. (1.8 cm).