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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Fire Fender
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Date (Execution) : |
late 19th Century
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Geographical Origin : |
unknown
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
metal (copper)
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Support / Technique : |
cast; assembled
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Object Type : |
fenders (fire-controlling equipment)
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Visual Description :
This fire fender wraps around the opening of the fireplace in a rectangular manner. The fender is completely made from copper. Standing on each of the two corners, there is an ornate, decorative piece. It is circular in shape with a beveled base and pointed top. The surface of the circular piece is textured.
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Accession # : |
U001.11.853-1
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Width (cm) : |
155.00
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Height (cm) : |
30.50
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Depth (cm) : |
32.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
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Artist Statement : |
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