Marble sink from the dwelling house of the North Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1973.17894.1a,b

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

A marble sink (a) cut and carved from a marble slab (estimated weight is 1200 lbs). Several drain holes were drilled in bottom over time; two through-ends and one along front near proper left end have been plugged with lead. The single remaining drain is located in the proper left front corner. Iron drain cover (b).

New York Mount Lebanon North Family

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