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Pole screen (Fire screen)
1790-1800
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Linen
- Silk
- Ink
Museum Object Number
1957.1074
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1074
Object Name
Pole screen (Fire screen)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The embroidered and inked silk panel was made in the United States, probably between 1790 and 1810.
Date
1790-1800
Materials
- Mahogany
- Linen
- Silk
- Ink
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
64 (H) x 23.125 (W) x 15 (D) x 17 (Image H) x 23 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
162.56 (H) x 58.738 (W) x 38.1 (D) x 43.18 (Image H) x 58.42 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH to finial; OW is of screen; OD is from one foot to midpoint between opposite two feet. W (between feet) 17.5 in. (44.3 cm); H (screen) 17.125 in. (43.4 cm); D (screen) .5 in. (1.1 cm).