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McKay Ornament
Pilaster Ornament

McKay Building
1886

This piece was originally part of a first floor pilaster in a central niche with arched opening. It is flanked on each side with a bracket-shaped ornament, with molded edges at top and bottom of main casting. The top corner is missing. The central ornament is a separate casting in the shape of a tassel drop with scalloped motif mount. Front and sides are painted with multiple layers, original finish appears to be sand texturized to simulate beige sandstone.

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