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Miniature Iron Maiden Figurine, Fairy Castle

Specifications

Miniature Iron Maiden Figurine, Fairy Castle

Category

Art, Architecture, and Design

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Statue - Figurine
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Miniature

Object Origin
Date Created:

1928-1935

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Miniature silver iron maiden with face of a saint. Object stands vertically and has round edges. There are two (2) doors that open to reveal spikes inside (measured closed).

Materials:

silver

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 0.8 in, Length: 0.4 in, Width: 0.2 in
    Weight: 0.004 lbs

Credit

Gift of Colleen Moore, 49.129.424

Display Status

On Exhibit

Miniature Iron Maiden Figurine, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Iron Maiden Figurine, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Iron Maiden Figurine, Fairy Castle

Sitting on a bookshelf in the Library is a miniature iron maiden. An iron maid consists of a solid iron cabinet with a hinged front and spike-covered interior, and is tall enough to enclose a human being.

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