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Birdcage in the Form of the Rialto Bridge Birdcage

This is a Birdcage. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is painted wood, bent metal wire, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Birdcage in the form of the Rialto Bridge
Venice, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century
Painted wood, metal wire, metal
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, 1916-19-14

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled An exuberant birdcage.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 47.6 x 85.7 x 35.6 cm (18 3/4 x 33 3/4 x 14 in.)

Cite this object as

Birdcage in the Form of the Rialto Bridge Birdcage; Italy; painted wood, bent metal wire, metal; H x W x D: 47.6 x 85.7 x 35.6 cm (18 3/4 x 33 3/4 x 14 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1916-19-14

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

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