Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Watch stand
Object Number:
1944.247a-c
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Iron, tin, varnish, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 7 in. ( 17.5 x 12.1 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
scratched: behind reflector or screen: "5/6"
Description:
Tinned and varnished sheet iron oval tray with one arm which holds a circular scalloped piece and another arm which holds a magnifying glass in a circular scalloped frame.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, "this watch stand probably belonged to Joshua Brooks who came to the U.S. in 1797; a candle probably sat in the tray."
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
