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Catalog Number |
C07.527 |
Title |
Ship's door |
Object Name |
Door |
Description |
Small door of carved pine; wooden knob new, hole left by an earlier (not original) knob. Obverse Side: 24 letters and ciphers of the Alphabet. The statement ""Ye 24 Leters" is placed above a design that appears to be a monogram. This design includes all 24 letters of the early 18th century alphabet. At the bottom: The year 1705/M.10 and a figure underneath with a spear in the right hand and serpent in the left hand. Reverse Side: Upper Panel: foliage border with foliage carvings in the oval. Reverse Side: Lower Panel: human figure holding a wine bottle/jug in raised hand. See Portsmouth Chronicle 4/11/1853 for more information about donation. |
Date |
1705 |
Artist |
Unknown |
Dimensions |
H-60 W-25 inches |
Material |
Pine |
Place of Origin |
New England - Portsmouth? |
Provenance |
According to Portsmouth Chronicle of April 11, 1853, Thomas Norton found this door in his house on Austin Street. Possibly was used on a ship. |
People |
Nnorton, Thomas |
Search Terms |
Austin Street Portsmouth (N.H.) |
Subjects |
Carving Doors & doorways |