Chimney Piece
n.d.
Unidentified,
Object Type:
Household Object
Medium and Support:
iron
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum; Gift of the Children of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Woodhead, Jr.
Accession Number:
1979.6.16
A Rococco-style, cast iron chimney piece in 2 sections. The larger piece (30" x 30 1/2") is decorated with an ornate foliage pattern including Fleur-de-lys. The smaller (25" x 20") rectangular piece has outward curving at the top edge. In the center is a recessed oval medallion with an allegorical scene. There are 2 knobs above and below the medallion.