Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cellarette
Object Number:
1956.133
Date:
1800-1810
Medium:
Mahogany, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 x 24 1/4 x 19 in. ( 68.6 x 61.6 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Mahogany cellarette with tapering oval-cylindrical body and hinged lid; barrel construction with three brass bands; brass hinges and lock; lead lining with eight compartments around central compartment; four square, outswept legs.
Gallery Label:
Cellarettes were portable wine coolers with lead-lined interior compartments. They could be stored beneath the sideboard and rolled out for use at meal time. This example was used in the Verplanck mansion at 3 Wall Street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
