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Pilaster Ornament from Abington Building
Pilaster Ornament

Abington Building
1886

This ornament was originally installed on the Abington Building’s front façade, second, third or fourth floors. It has a hollow console with rectilinear ornamented bracket at each side, with a shield- shaped laureate and ball motif ornament bolted at center. Originally, the building had nine of this style ornament; this is the only known complete one. Front and sides are painted with multiple layers, original finish appears to be sand texturized to simulate beige sandstone.

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