washstand: Museum Object and Cultural History
washstand: Object Name: Washstand. Other Terms: Washstand; Doll House Furnishings; Toys. Physical Description: tin (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
Tin toy washstand is painted to simulate marble. Counter with hole for washbowl supported on curving legs which also support undershelf. Tan gauze is draped from peak of tall splash board.
Found in attic of house lived in since at least 1937 by donor's mother, Mrs. Marjorie McClumpha Millar (b. 1890 - d. 1971). The toys may have been Mrs. Millar's as a child. She lived on a farm in Florida, NY near Amsterdam, until 8-10 years old when family moved to Amsterdam.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Object Name: Washstand
- Other Terms: Washstand; Doll House Furnishings; Toys
- Physical Description: tin (overall material)
- Physical Description: paint (overall material)
- Physical Description: gauze (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 18 cm x 9 cm x 6.5 cm; 7 3/32 in x 3 17/32 in x 2 9/16 in
- used: United States: New York
- Subject: Toys
- ID Number: DL.298186.0004
- catalog number: 298186.0004
- accession number: 298186
- Credit Line: Henry W. Millar
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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