Rack, Hat

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Rack, Hat

Entry/Object ID

1993.637

Description

Gothic Revival mahogany hall stand, circa 1850-1860. Many curves and cut outs, 5 hat hangers, looking glass in center, with wooden box jutting out from back. (box has hinged lid), box supported by decorative bracket. Lower half has 2 arms, supported by cane shaped posts. resting in wooden frame on 4 feet. Inserted into this frame is a cast-iron tray with a shell and floral decoration. (To rest wet and pointed things and provide balance).

Dimensions

Height

86-1/2 in

Width

33 in

Depth

13 in

Material

wood, glass, iron