Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Luce Center
Spoon stand
Object Number:
1945.347
Date:
1786
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 59.7 x 21.6 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
carved: at top: "1786/F[M]AT"
Description:
Wooden spoon stand with three tiers, each with four places for utensils; each section of rack ornately carved with geometric patterns, such as mandalas or checkerboard, with arched top crowned with rounded elements, and pieces carved out of sides and bottom; date and initials (cipher) carved at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
