Miniature Washstand
Caption
American. Miniature Washstand, ca. 1835. Painted pine, 17 x 9 3/8 x 9 in. (43.2 x 23.8 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Rogers, Jr., 57.181.3.
Collection
Culture
Title
Miniature Washstand
Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Painted pine
Classification
Dimensions
17 x 9 3/8 x 9 in. (43.2 x 23.8 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Rogers, Jr.
Accession Number
57.181.3
Rights
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Frequent Art Questions
What are those bowls used for?
This stand would have been used for washing up in the morning, before running water was available in homes. The bowl would have held water for washing one's face, hands, etc.
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