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Object Timeline

1914

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Shrine Cross, 18th century

This is a shrine cross. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1914. Its medium is wrought iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (without base): 256.5 × 76.2 × 5.1 cm (8 ft. 5 in. × 30 in. × 2 in.) H x W x D (base): 38.1 × 76.2 × 27.9 cm (15 × 30 × 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Shrine Cross, 18th century; wrought iron; H x W x D (without base): 256.5 × 76.2 × 5.1 cm (8 ft. 5 in. × 30 in. × 2 in.) H x W x D (base): 38.1 × 76.2 × 27.9 cm (15 × 30 × 11 in.); 1914-50-1

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