Section of peg rail, Hancock, MA

1800-1825

Object ID:

1958.10724.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Section of peg rail with two pegs. Rail of spruce (?), pegs between-centers turned of cherry. Traces of plaster on edges. Rail 15/16" x 2 15/16" cross section. Rail edges beaded. Rail painted yellow, possibly over red. Pegs definitely painted yellow over red.

Massachusetts Hancock

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