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Dormer Window

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A dormer window on a house at 956 Spaight Street. The window is framed by carefully carved wooden volutes (Greek spiral scrolls) and concentric arches.

Date Created:
April 3, 1977
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created April 3, 1977

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131ZC
Legacy ID
WHi 37224

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