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American History Museum

Object Details

Collection Creator

Mason, William, 1808-1883 (manufacturer)

Collection Citation

William Mason Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Scope and Contents

One large purchase in 1849 of furnishings included: Mahogany bedstead 2 hair mattresses 2 bolsters and 4 pillows Walnut bedstead Walnut washstand Walnut bureau Walnut night table 4 cane seat chairs 6 mahogany chairs rosewood centre table 4 rosewood chairs 2 rosewood sofas 1 rosewood armchair 1 rosewood console table 1 rosewood morocco arm chair 1 rosewood oval dinning table with 4 leaves 2 Mahogany burears 8 Mahogany chairs 4 Mahogany towel stand 1 Mahogany arm chair 2 Mahogany tete a tetes 1 Walnut towel stand 1 oak wardrobe 2 oak hall chairs 1 Mahogany ladies secretary 1 Mahogany night table 1 rosewood bedstead 1 rosewood washstand 1 rosewood night table 4 rosewood chairs 1 rosewood oval centre table 1 rosewood library table and desk 2 rosewood low arm chairs 2 rosewood high arm chairs 2 rosewood book cases 1 rosewood ladies chair 1 rosewood toilet table 1 rosewood glass wardrobe 2 circular window cornices with green and gold brocade curtains Brown linen covers for sofas, chairs, arm chair 1 rosewood card table 1 rosewood folio stand 1 large circular cornice with silk and lace curtains 1 rosewood moroccan chair Painting of Caesar & Cleopatra
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep867ea9a51-1064-4fa1-8bb5-32d5b1af49c3

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William Mason Papers

Date

1839-1857

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Identifier

NMAH.AC.0045, Series 1

Type

Archival materials

Collection Rights

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Restrictions

Collection is open for research.
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Record ID

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