Frame

Germany

First half of the 19th century

  • Titles Frame (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 10 1/16 × 6 15/16 in. (25.5 × 17.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.314.1
  • Work Type frame
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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