Marble shelf (white with gray veins) supported by two Gothic Revival arching cast iron brackets: shelf has rounded, concave lip on three sides; brackets have five crochet-like devices running along edge of arch; interior consists of quatrefoil inscribed in a circle lancet-shaped devices at either side; screws travel through four holds in each bracket to attach to wooden length which is connected to wall; wood and iron painted white.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1834 - 1867
Date made: r. 1834 - 1867
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.88.342 A-C
MP.88.342a-c
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
13 in
Width
43-1/8 in
Depth
14-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 x 43 1/8 x 14 3/4 in. (33 x 109.5 x 37.5 cm)
Material
Marble, Cast iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Chip near rear left corner of shelf; scratches on top surface; paint build-up on brackets.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Janet Livingston Montgomery
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Not listed on NYAC appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Entrance Hall