Ornament, Pilaster, Cast Iron

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Ornament, Pilaster, Cast Iron

Entry/Object ID

1988.11.7

Description

Cast iron pilaster ornament. Originally installed on Abington Building front facade, second, third or fourth floors. Hollow console with rectilinear ornamented bracket at each side. Has shield-shaped laureate and ball motif ornament bolted at center. Paint on ornament mostly gone. Originally building had nine of this style ornament. This is only known complete extant one. See 1988.11.7.1. and 1988.11.7.2 Front and sides painted with multiple layers of paint, original finish appears to be sand texturized to simulate beige sandstone. Inscriptions or Markings: Design motif: Style: Finish: Painted

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Ornament, Pilaster, Cast Iron