Greenfield Public Library Mutule Block

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About this item

This mutule block, a decorative element attached to a building’s soffit (underside of an eave, arch, or balcony) was taken from the Greenfield, Massachusetts, Public Library during renovations in 1978. The building was originally constructed as a home for Judge Jonathan Leavett (also spelled “Leavitt”) in 1798, designed by Asher Benjamin (1773?-1845).

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Item typeCeremonial/Commemorative Objects
Datecirca 1798
PlaceGreenfield, Massachusetts
TopicArchitecture, Buildings
Industry, Occupation, Work
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
MaterialWood
Process/FormatWoodworking
Dimension detailsWidth: 10.00 in Height: 3.00 in Depth: 8.50 in
Catalog #1978.01.01
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Greenfield Public Library Mutule Block. ca. 1798. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1978-01-01/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.

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