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Catalog Data

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 5/8 in x 13 1/2 in x 7 5/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 34.29 cm x 19.3675 cm
Object Name:
harp, jaw
pattern tree
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1800 - 1900
Description:
Cast pattern "tree" or cluster of eight jaw harp frames of different sizes and shapes, including a heart shape and a guitar or violin shape. Circular sprue at one end; four gates on both sides of runner. Condition when removed from mold; unfiled edges and rough finish. No marks.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
ID Number:
1978.0939.026
Accession number:
1978.0939
Catalog number:
1978.0939.026
See more items in:
Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-0626-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_309537