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Unknown Maker, American

Wall Sconce

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Wall Sconce

Year

1700s

Medium

  • tin-plated iron,
  • mirrored glass,
  • japanned decoration

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tin-plated iron,
  • mirrored glass,
  • japanned decoration

Materials

tin, mirror

Dimensions

26.7 cm (10 1/2 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

36.019

Type

  • Metalwork

Exhibition History

Lighting Unplugged
Jul 12, 1996 – Oct 13, 1996

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Unknown Maker, American
Wall Sconce, 1700s
Tin-plated iron, mirrored glass, japanned decoration
26.7 cm (10 1/2 inches) (height)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 36.019

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