Rack, Herb Drying

ca. 1880

Object ID:
1969.16806.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Description

Herb drying rack. Base is square with a disk attached on top with wooden screws. Entire base is painted yellow. Central post secured into base and has two rectangular sections where eight arms are joined. Each arm has a brass hook on its end. Arms are secured to post by screws and form four similar racks. One rack has eight hooks on either side of both arms, which are staggered. Racks can be folded up and tied to central post.

New York Mount Lebanon

New York Mount Lebanon

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