Tombstone shaped cast iron fireback: shield containing the device of a tulip growing from the head of an axe; 2 of these devices are above an inverted V, and one device under; a bird, possibly a phoenix, appears to be rising out of flames above the shield; floral and foliate borders on each side.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1600 - 1699
Date made: r. 1600 - 1699
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
24 in
Width
28 in
Depth
1-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 24 x 28 x 1 1/8 in. (61 x 71.1 x 2.9 cm)
Material
Cast iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Rusted and delaminating along bottom and sides; dirty and worn.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Accessioned in 1981, acquired before.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen
