Basin stand

Attributed to William Hook American

1810–15

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 729

The holes cut out of the top shelf of this basin stand were meant to hold a porcelain ewer and bowl. Water from the ewer was poured into the bowl for the purpose of washing or shaving. The William Hook attribution is based on the profile of the tapering turned feet.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Basin stand
Maker: Attributed to William Hook (1777–1867)
Date: 1810–15
Geography: Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Mahogany, mahogany veneer with white pine
Dimensions: 41 1/2 x 22 x 16 in. (105.4 x 55.9 x 40.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Object Number: 10.125.342
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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