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Not currently on display at the V&A
On display at Marble Hill House, London

Washstand

1740-1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Basin stands such as this one were used in bedrooms. The circular rim supported a basin for washing and the round box and cover underneath contained the soap (which was usually round). There are two drawers for toilet accessories. A water jug stood on the lower triangular shelf.

On loan to Marble Hill House.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Basin Stand
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Finial
Materials and techniques
Carved and turned mahogany
Brief description
Washstand of turned mahogany, English, ca. 1750.
Physical description
Openwork mahogany stand on three cabriole legs, with three turned supports rising through a set of two small triangular drawers to support a circular ring on which a basin would rest.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.75in
  • Width: 16.5in
Style
Summary
Basin stands such as this one were used in bedrooms. The circular rim supported a basin for washing and the round box and cover underneath contained the soap (which was usually round). There are two drawers for toilet accessories. A water jug stood on the lower triangular shelf.

On loan to Marble Hill House.
Collection
Accession number
W.50:1 to 4-1910

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Record createdJanuary 26, 2004
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