Counter
Laundry counter made by Brother Seth Blanchard, Harvard, MA, 1853
1853
Description
Maple and butternut rectangular counter. Piece stained a warm honey; drawers have a reddish stain. Side panels, back panel, and knobs are cherry. Drawers are graduated and lipped; at top are three small drawers with one pull each, in the center are two drawers with two pulls each, and the bottom is a full-width drawer with two pulls. Honey-colored rails bisect the side panels into three rectangles. Stiles and rails of same form also bisect back panel into six quadrants. Counter has collapsible wall leaf about 28" long. Four casters (b,c,d,e) and slide out sleeve board (f) at proper right end.
Notes
Rieman, Timothy D. and Jean M. Burks. 1993. "The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture." Harry Abrams, New York. p. 211.
Massachusetts Harvard
