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Stand, Shaving

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.107.108
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Shaving stand is comprised of a mahogany veneer; the mirror attached to the top has a veneered bull-nose frame supported by ring and vase-turned stiles set into the top with tenons at a backward cant. The skirt has two half-drawers; however, the brass knob drawer-pulls are missing. The stand is supported by four ring and ball turned feet
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Speer, Washington, DC.
To Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1800
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
North Wall
People
Speer, Alexander
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Stand, Shaving
Material
Mahogany, Glass
Height (in)
20.5
Width (in)
19.5
Depth (in)
9
Dimension Details
Height includes mirror. Base alone is 5.5' in height.
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-08
Condition Notes
Drawer--pulls missing. Small amount of veneer missing on base. Indication of heat damage to the item.
Object ID
W.1995.107.108
Notes
Dr. Alexander Speer was one of James Buchanan's maternal first cousins. Katherine Speer Powell was Dr. Speer's granddaughter.
Credit
Estate of Katherine Speer Powell
Accession Number
W.1995.107
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