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Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.15 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Headboard and Bedframe with Maker's Signature
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.15 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Headboard and Bedframe with Maker's Signature

PhotographerPhotographed by Harold D. Margolis American, 1905 - 1984
Dateafter 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (imaage height x width): 6 3/4 x 8 5/8in. (17.1 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 3/4 x 8 5/8in. (17.1 x 21.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Harold D. Margolis
DescriptionHeadboard has large lower panel with gilt border and narrow upper panel with decorative swags and tassels. Maker's label, including the maker's signature, is visible, but not quite legible on the back of the frame.
Object number1982.126.15
InscribedOn recto, upper left, in black ink "11"
On verso, in black ink, "probably only 1 (---rail)" / post 1925"; upper left, in pencil, accession number
NotesSubject Note: This photograph is part of a series of photographs taken by Harold D. Margolis to document furniture made and sold by the Margolis shop. (Finlay 11/11/2011)
On View
Not on view
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.20 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.11 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.12 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.19 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.21 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
1960.103.13
Harold D. Margolis
1960
Miniature Looking Glass
Harold D. Margolis
1957
Gift of Harold D. Margolis, 1982.126.3 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harold D. Margolis
after 1925
Helmet
Unknown
about 1800-1810
Gift of Sarah E. Plummer, 1952.18.0a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Lena Lee Howard
1882