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Decorative Door Boss And Nail

This is a Decorative door boss and nail. It is dated ca. 1550–1700 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is wrought iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 9 x 9 x 5.5 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Decorative Door Boss And Nail; wrought iron; H x W x D: 9 x 9 x 5.5 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-88-18-a,b

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