Curtain pole 1825-50

RCIN 53513

Description

A giltwood curtain pole formed from two central balusters painted with lotus leaves at each end and joined in the centre by two gilt palmettes. The pole, extending from each baluster, painted with gilt and black spirals, and terminating in gilt palmettes.
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

giltwood, paint, gilt

painted, gilded
Groupings
Category
Furniture
Object type(s)
components
furniture components
curtain poles
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Construction
Structural parts of buildings
Stairs
Balusters (architectural features)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Palmettes

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