Convertible Dressing Case and Washstand, circa 1886
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Artifact Overview
This ingeniously designed dressing case was used in a rural hotel without indoor plumbing. It hides a complete, self-contained washing system behind its stylish exterior.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Washstand
Date Made
circa 1886
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
97.15.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Purchased with funds from the Charles V. & Katherine B. Hagler Fund.
Material
Glass (Material)
Marble (Rock)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 80.5 in
Width: 39 in (closed)
Length: 21.5 in (closed)
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