Fire Screen

American

1835–55

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Fire Screen
Date: 1835–55
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: American
Medium: embroidered
Dimensions: 14 x 9 in. (35.6 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Maria P. James, 1910
Object Number: 11.60.193
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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