Medallion, Cast Iron

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Medallion, Cast Iron

Entry/Object ID

1988.11.110

Description

Cast iron medallion ornament. Female figurehead bolted to circular frame,four equa-distant botanical motif ornaments ranged around frame. Reverse has iron plate with hole for mounting.Originally had sand texturized finish covered with multiple accumulated layers of paint.Stripped and coated with red primer in 2010. Originally medallions of this design were used to decorate top floor spandrels between window arches, just below the cornice. Inscriptions or Markings: Design motif: Style: Finish: Painted

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Medallion, Cast Iron