Gridiron

1700–1800

Not on view

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Title: Gridiron
Date: 1700–1800
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: H. 25 3/4 in. (65.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Object Number: 10.125.599r
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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