Keystone, Cast Iron

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Architectural Heritage Center

Name/Title

Keystone, Cast Iron

Entry/Object ID

1988.11.12

Description

Cast iron keystone. Originally installed on Abington Building front facade, third floor.. Hollow body. Flat top. Scrolled sides. Front has fluted reel with applied floral rosette. Acanthus leaf ornament bolted at lower front. Originally building had eight keystones of this design. This is one of four extant. 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: Botanical Style: Classical Revival Finish: Painted

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Keystone, Cast Iron