Rack, c. 1800
Dublin Core
Title
Rack, c. 1800
Subject
Towel or Blanket Rack
Description
This rack for blanket or towels is circa 1800. It is a walnut rack and American in origin. It seems they occur more in Germanic areas than elsewhere. It has three racks for towels.
4/2023 Wood rack with 3 rungs. dark brown color. rungs have 6 beveled sides. Sides are slotted into feet and nailed.
4/2023 Wood rack with 3 rungs. dark brown color. rungs have 6 beveled sides. Sides are slotted into feet and nailed.
Identifier
RB-14
Source
West Bedroom 1/1988 4/2023
Contributor
Gift from Robert Van Deventer
Format
H 29 1/2" W 22 1/4" D (at base) 9 1/4"
Coverage
4/2023 condition: good leather pad attached to bottom of one leg. finish is worn off on tops of rungs and 5 inches down from top on side. White blotch on inside of 1 side measuring 1 7/8" by 1/2 " blob at one end tapering to thin line at other and finish is bumpy and thickened on sides and feet.
Citation
“Rack, c. 1800,” Ramsey House, accessed June 24, 2025, https://collections.ramseyhouse.org/items/show/28.