Long have these mighty monsters known disgrace, Yet still some trophies hold their ancient place; Where, round the hall, the oak's high surbase rears The field-day triumphs of two hundred years.
"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Vol. 3"
George Gilfillan
A beautiful stucco cornice and ceiling and a carved wood surbase are its best features.
"The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia"
Frank Cousins Phil M. Riley
On the landing dainty little fluted pilasters support the surbase, their fine scale lending much grace and refinement.
"The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia"
Frank Cousins Phil M. Riley