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Maker(s):Benjamin, Asher (architect); Pierce, Samuel (metalworker) (possibly)
Culture:American (1773-1845)
Title:fanlight
Date Made:1798
Type:Architectural Element
Materials:wood: white pine; base metal: iron, lead; glass
Place Made:United States; Massachusetts; Greenfield
Measurements:overall: 40 in x 93 in x 1 3/4 in; 101.6 cm x 236.22 cm x 4.445 cm
Accession Number:  HD A2007.1.2
Credit Line:Museum Collections Fund
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Three tiers of glass set into metal muntins, decorative lead leaf motif starburst at base of muntins, lead floral rosettes at junction of muntins in first band from bottom, fleur des lils at junction of muntins in 2nd band from base, lead inverted swags in each upper segment with elongated fleur de lils at each muntin where swags meet. Small fleur des lils at outer most point of each muntin along top edge. Provenance: Coleman-Hollister House, Greenfield, MA. Designed by Asher Benjamin when he resided in Greenfield. In poor condition. Belongs with east door.

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