Name/Title

Fire Screen

Description

Mahogany fire screen. Screen is supported by an elaborately carved pedestal set on three curved legs. Screen contains a textile representing a floral still-life. Textile is known as "Berlin Work" which is a type of embroidery and tufted embroidery and often incorporating beads as an added decorative feature.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1825 - 1840

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

106.8 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden frame for textile

Height

56.5 cm

Width

49 cm

Depth

3.6 cm

Material

Wood (mahogany), Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good