Photographed by Scott Wolff. Scanned from a slide. Color corrected by Pat Cagney.

Hall Tree

Date1907

MediumCherry | Stained glass | Brass

DimensionsOverall: 94 x 42 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (238.8 x 108 x 42.5 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineBequest of Rose E. Jaiser

Object number2001.2

Terms

John Smith
Jamestown Exposition
Jamestown
Cherry wood
Norfolk, VA

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DescriptionThis is a cherry with stained glass Hall Tree made to commemorate the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. It features raised panels of Lincrusta Walton (an early type of linoleum) of John Smith landing at Jamestown. The form of the hall tree resembles the facade of a building, with thin columns, a stained glass "window" (in this case, backed by wood), and a projecting fish-scale shingled roof. This piece of furniture could not only hold hats and umbrellas but serve as a seat for someone to put on their boots or shoes.