Book stand

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Book stand

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.44

Description

Brown wooden bookstand, has flat base with rounded corners, has a folding piece on each end: folding pieces have rounded corners and tapers in at waist, has oval opening at top; folding piece has two brass hinges; flat base has split in center so width can be adjusted, has short ball-shaped feet on each end; bottom stamped "1".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Closed

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

15-1/2 in

Depth

6-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (3.8 x 39.4 x 15.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Open

Height

6-1/4 in

Width

15-1/2 in

Depth

6-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (15.9 x 39.4 x 15.6 cm)

Material

brass, Wood

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Good, slightly worn (3/28/03).

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Irving's Bedroom

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial