Fireback Research and Sale, 1957-1980
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Includes research material, correspondence, and a small number of photographs relating to the cast iron fire back the Kirkbrides found behind a fireplace in 704 S. Front St. (their home in Philadelphia). According to this material they discovered the fireback, referred to as “The Conqueror,” in 1957 during renovation work and eventually Beatrice sold it to the New Jersey State Museum for 600 dollars in 1977.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1980
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
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