Corner Basin Stand

Name/Title

Corner Basin Stand

Entry/Object ID

F 77.16

Description

The corner basin stand has a high arched and shaped splashboard with a small quarter-round shelf attached near the midpoint. The upper shelf is pierced for a basin in the center and a soap receptacle at each side. The three turned corner posts have swelled turnings between the upper and medial shelves. The medial shelf is attached to a frame that incorporates a drawer in the center with a drawer-like panel at each side. The drawer has a brass pull. A fourth leg is attached to the center of lower rail. All four legs are tapered and end in swelled and tapered feet. The three front legs are also reeded.

Category

Furniture

Acquisition

Accession

F 77.16

Source or Donor

Trump & Co.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1977

Furniture Details

Furniture Type

Basin stand

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1805 - 1820

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

48 in

Width

24-3/8 in

Depth

17-5/8 in

Material

Mahogany, Tulip poplar, White pine

Provenance

Notes

Purchased from Trump & Co. Flourtown, PA, 1/26/77