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Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Door knocker

Door knocker
Object name 
Door knocker
Date 
ca. 1850-1900
Medium 
Iron, paint
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 1/2 in. ( 19 cm )
Description 
Molded iron door knocker in the shape of a lion's head with knocker clecnhed in jaw and decorated with green paint; two bolts attached to the back.
Object Number 
INV.807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.