Hall Tree

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hall Tree

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.56

Description

Tall rack for the hanging of coat and hats, with looking glass and umbrella holder: topped with spire-like finial, rack has six upward-pointing arms of S and C scrolls bolted to frame; near top, small ovoid looking glass, backed with paper and plate of sheet iron; near bottom, two arms secured by bolts to frame, form C-curves for the holding of umbrellas; in the base, rectangular with rococo shaped edges, is set boat-shaped receptacle which might be lifted out (to empty water from wet umbrellas); decoration of frame and base is of raised flowers, leaves, etc.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

75 in

Width

26-1/2 in

Depth

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 75 x 26 1/2 x 10 in. (190.5 x 67.3 x 25.4 cm)

Material

Paper, Cast iron, Glass, Tin

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Minor flaws, small crack in glass; some bolts need tightening.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859), Unknown

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Entrance Hall