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Dining Room Andiron Pair
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| Accession #: | 2813.1 |
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| Title: | Dining Room Andiron Pair |
| Object Type: | Andiron |
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| Physical Description: | Brass and cast iron andiron pair, each composed of a ball finial above a spiraled "bowling pin" standard perched on a support with claw and ball feet and including conforming log guards behind. |
| Description: | By the late 19th century, many large homes featured a form of central heating; in the Campbells new 1898 home, a wood-fired boiler sent hot water through radiators under the floors of the main public spaces. Fireplaces throughout the house provided additional heat until 1916 when the family extended the radiator system throughout their large home. Each fireplace held andirons, and sometimes a hearth fender, chosen to match the room's design theme. This large brass pair for the Dining Room fireplace also complemented the room's light fixtures. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts), Household Accessory (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W x D 35 1/2 x 14 x 31 1/2"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
brass (Material)
cast iron (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. John Powell, 1981 |
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