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Mantel with Wellford Ornament from Beltzhoover House, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Robert Wellford

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a mantel. The mantel has a flat top and is supported by two columns on either side. The columns have a decorative design with a rope-like pattern and are attached to a base. The mantel has a recessed area in the center with a decorative design on top, featuring a wreath-like pattern with leaves and flowers. There are three sections across the top of the mantel, with the center section having a more prominent design. The mantel appears to be made of stone or marble and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is a plain wall, and there are two small labels on the floor in front of the mantel. The overall style of the mantel is ornate and classical, suggesting it may be from the 18th or 19th century.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Pine, composition ornament
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 490 px
Public Domain
Yes
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