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Fire screen, 2017.02.500, 7 1/8" x 9", by Charlotte A. Catlin, 1817. Image courtesy of Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association/Memorial Hall Museum.

About this Image

This fire screen (missing its handle) was painted by Charlotte A. Catlin while a pupil of Orra White at Deerfield Academy in 1817. The shiny gold stars and border, intended to reflect the fireplace light, were applied after she completed the painting.