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Staircase Model (England)

This is a staircase model. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 2007. Its medium is mahogany. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.


Semi-circular staircase model

England, mid-19th century

Mahogany

Promised gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Thaw



This model shows an unusual rotation where the top step ends parallel to the bottom step. The balusters are carefully carved with urns.

This object was donated by Eugene V. Thaw and Clare E. Thaw. It is credited Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 101.5 x 71 x 39.5 cm (39 15/16 x 27 15/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Staircase Model (England); mahogany; H x W x D: 101.5 x 71 x 39.5 cm (39 15/16 x 27 15/16 x 15 9/16 in.); Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw; 2007-45-15

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Made to Scale: Staircase Masterpieces—The Eugene & Clare Thaw Gift.

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