commode

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

commode

Entry/Object ID

2017.013.004

Description

Commode. A: stand. Wood, painted very dark red. Square with rounded columns at corners which form the legs. Front panel is decorated with incised five-pointed star within a circle. Raised panel at center of hinged lid is decorated with stylized sunburst; chain on each side runs from lid to side of body. Smaller, solid interior lid covers opening for chamber pot. [This may be a later addition; wood does not match rest of piece.] Below this is a hinged panel with round opening at center; panel lifts to allow removal of chamber pot. 16.5”h x 17.5”w x 16.25”d. B: chamber pot; ceramic, white with raised swag design, attached handle. 5”h x 9.5”w x 8.5”d. Mid-1800s.

Acquisition

Accession

2017.013

Source or Donor

Gordon, Thomas S.

Acquisition Method

Gift