Tea Cart
Artist
Unknown American
Datec. 1900
Mediummahogany with metal
Dimensions31 × 48 × 20 inches (78.7 × 121.9 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1977
Object number61.900.29.A
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionRectangular shaped surface; carved scroll designs; two turned handles with carved acanthus leaves; two slots for removable trays; elaborate carved floral garlands on wheel carriage; two 15 inch diameter wheels; six spokes; beading; four square legs with brush feet.ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936] [1][2]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 18, 1978 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
| 1. Visible in the historic photographs of the W.H. Stark House
| 2. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 46 entry 3.
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