Bracket from the Detroit Central Market, 1860

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Artifact Overview

The Detroit Central Market's vegetable shed sheltered vendors and customers from 1861 to 1894. The structure was then removed to Belle Isle and was slated for demolition in 2003 when The Henry Ford acquired it. The reconstructed building--which opened in Greenfield Village in 2022--includes several original cast-iron columns and ornamental woodwork, siding, and other details that convey the Swiss-Chalet aesthetic of the original design.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bracket (Finish hardware)

Date Made

1860

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2003.77.1.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Color

Light brown

Dimensions

Height: 23.25 in
Width: 40.5 in
Length: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

on tag: 11.6 on tape: 11.6 / SCANNED / 9.2
Bracket from the Detroit Central Market, 1860