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Library Andiron Pair
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| Accession #: | 2672.1 |
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| Title: | Library Andiron Pair |
| Object Type: | Andiron |
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| Physical Description: | Ornate black iron andirons. Medieval theme with crown tops and knight visage backed by crossed blades at center. The design also incorporates scrolls, twists and an urn on top. |
| 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 gothic-style pair for the large Library fireplace also complemented the fireplace tools and the room's numerous light fixtures. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x D 39 x 16 1/2 x 27 1/4"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
Iron (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Purchased by Campbell House Committee, 1978 |
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