American Art Fire Screen Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America1771 Stand and frame made by the Workshop of Thomas Affleck, American (born Scotland), 1740 - 1795 Mahogany; modern textile * Gallery 287, American Art, second floor 1967-266-1 Gift of Mrs. Harry A. Batten in memory of her husband, 1967 |
LabelThis fire screen, used to block direct heat from an open hearth, was one of four ordered by John Cadwalader for his home in Philadelphia.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
