Unknown American
Sconce (one of a pair)

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Maker Unknown American

CultureAmerican

Titles

Sconce (one of a pair)

Datec. 1815–1825

Possible placeNew York, United States

MediumPine and gilding

Dimensions19 × 9 × 6 3/4 in. (48.3 × 22.9 × 17.1 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.68.25.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Chillman Parlor

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

Provenance[Ginsbury & Levy, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, December 26, 1968; given to MFAH, 1968.
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