Plaque
1599 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The initials RG in front of crossed tools suggest that this was a merchant's sign that might have hung in a shop, or above the door.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Wrought iron plaque, Germany, 1599. |
| Physical description | Plaque, wrought iron. Of rectangular form surrounded with open scroll-work and bearing the initials 'RG' and the date 1599. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | RG 1599 |
| Gallery label | PLAQUE
Wrought iron
Germany; 1599
The initials RG in front of crossed tools suggest that this was a merchant's sign that might have hung in a shop, or above the door.
Museum No. 3634-1856(1994) |
| Production | Germany |
| Summary | The initials RG in front of crossed tools suggest that this was a merchant's sign that might have hung in a shop, or above the door. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 3634-1856 |
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| Record created | February 12, 2009 |
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