Henry Howard
Corinthian Capital (one of a pair)

Corinthian Capital (one of a pair)

Public Domain

DesignerAmerican, born Ireland, 1818–1884
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Corinthian Capital (one of a pair)
Datec. 1857
Possible placeNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Possible placeLouisiana, United States
MediumWood with traces of paint
Dimensions17 × 17 3/4 × 17 3/4 in. (43.2 × 45.1 × 45.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. W. B. Sharp
Object numberB.2007.26.2
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThese capitals were possibly salvaged from Belle Grove Plantation (demolished), which was a Greek Revival and Italianate-style plantation mansion near White Castle in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. Completed in 1857, it was one of the largest mansions ever built in the South.
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