Commode

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Commode

Entry/Object ID

1976.43.118a-b

Description

Commode or dry sink grain painted in imitation of zebra maple. The top surface lifts up to reveal an open area. Beneath that are two small drawers that open to the front, and at the bottom is a cabinet with hinged door. There is a false door painted on the right side of the commode.

Context

Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1976.43

Source or Donor

Tarshi, Andrew, Tarshi, Susan, Gay, Olivia, Ancel, Janet

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Kent Family Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Commode

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sink, Dry

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chest of Drawers

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cupboard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

32 in

Depth

15 in

Length

27-3/4 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Village

Kents Corner

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America