Circular, two-tier stand, the upper tier with turned vasiform member having velours pincushion at top: below this is a vasiform support which rests on molded, basal tier (the larger of the two); on bun feet. Fitted with metal spool holders having acorn-shaped wood finials, each tier being pierced that the thread holder is affixed to bottom to allow to slip through, thereby becoming affixed to the spool holder base.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
8-1/8 in
Diameter
4-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (20.6 x 12.1 cm)
Material
Velours, Mahogany, Wire
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
11/4/02 Six spools of thread found on object during inventory.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 21D