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1942.3.14.2

Cylindrical wooden table leg with decorated papier-mache coating. [RH [OPS Move] 2/6/2017]

1942.3.14.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical wooden table leg with decorated papier-mache coating. [RH [OPS Move] 2/6/2017]
Long description
Cylindrical wooden table leg with decorated papier-mache coating. The papier-mache is decorated in polychrome floral and paisley designs in six tiers, separated with incised bands . At the bottom of the leg is red knob. At the top is a threaded section for inserting into the table top. In the lower third of the leg a metal loop is attached. For the table top see [1942.3.14 .1] and for the other two cylindrical legs see [1942.3.14 .3 & .4]. [RH [OPS Move] 2/6/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Papier-Mâché Paper Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Metal, Process Decorated, Process Painted, Process Glued, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Turned
Dimensions
Diameter: max 40 mm, Height: max 504 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.3.14.2

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