Linen press

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Linen press

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.224

Description

Two section, two door, four drawer, highly figured mahogany linen press: ogee molding at top; concave band; 1/2" band of stepped molding top and bottom of plain band; panelled doors have double molding around inset panel; applied strip molding edge of door; six brass escutcheons, two on doors four on drawers; stepped molding around top of bottom section to hold top section in place; same molding repeated at base of bottom case; four bracket feet cyma curva, cyma reversa; eight brass bail handles with beaded rosettes; brass latch grooves, trays have scrolled bracket corners; printed label on back (probably put on when out for repair): FROM/ COLTON'S ANTIQUE SHOP / UPHOLSTERY AND CABINETWORK / 81 (line through 63) EAST MARKET ST. / RHINEBECK, N.Y."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1800

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

87 in

Width

51-3/4 in

Depth

24 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 87 x 51 3/4 x 24 in. (221 x 131.4 x 61 cm)

Material

Mahogany veneer, Tulip poplar, Pine, Mahogany

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Veneer lifting on top band; early repairs on doors; gouges on base; split left front foot; split full length of bottom section on left side; splits on top band left side; grain lifting on door fronts.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Janet Livingston Montgomery

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

VC.2006.1 - Linen press - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Cross Hall