Temple Israel | Artifact Collection Details

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Purlin

Object Details

Object Date: 1884
Object Year: 1884
Dimensions (x-y-z): 6" x 4" x 44" long
Object Number: 1992.01.003

Museum Nomenclature

Category: Built Environment Artifacts
Classification: Building Components, Supporting Elements
Object Name: Purlin

Object Description

Section of an originally longer purlin is true dimensional lumber of wood 4x6 (actually 4" by 6") The original end is notched to fit in the scissor truss. The one narrower face is painted blue and has the original painted stars on them.

Surname Association

Surname: Temple Israel
Biography: http://www.jewishleadville.org/reformsynagogue.html

Keywords: All, Building,

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