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Hat Stand

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1910-1940

GUSN

GUSN-51143

Description

Of cylindrical dowl-like form, with an indented waist surmounting a mushroom shaped top and a domed circular base. It is painted black overall with a white chain motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hat stands
accessories
painting (coating)
turning (shaping process)
wood (plant material)
geometric patterns
Turned
Painted
Geometric
STAND, HAT

Inscription

A printed paper label on the bottom reads: 6449/HAT STAND.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9.75 (H), 4.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.808

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