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Mantelpiece

1799

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Unidentified

Mantelpiece

Unidentified

Mantelpiece

1799

Physical Qualities Pine, composition ornament, 62 1/2 x 72 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (158.8 x 184.2 x 18.1 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hambleton Ober
Object Number 1965.20
Composition ornament in center plaque: Diana with hunting dog, cedar trees, standing cherub (or putti).
Mantel originally in the Grubbs House, Alexandria; removed in 1924 to 16 Blythewood Road, Baltimore [curatorial review notes state that mantel was moved to Blythewood road c. 1936 - which is correct?]
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2000-01-01 00:00:00–2000-01-01 00:00:00

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