Fireback

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireback

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.731

Description

Fireback (or perhaps stove plate), tombstone shaped: with the date DC 1746 in mold-raised figures upside-down in arch.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1746

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

PCR 6046

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

26-1/2 in

Width

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 17 in. (67.3 x 43.2 cm)

Material

Cast iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Severely pitted and rusted; design worn; white filmy residue throughout.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Lower Kitchen