Design for Plain Hat Tree in Plan and Elevation
1900â05
Medium
furniture
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society
Accession Number
2000-69-1277
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the early 20th-century American home with this intriguing *Design for Plain Hat Tree Plan and Elevation*, created by the A.N. Davenport Co. 1900–05. A "hat tree," also known as a hall tree was an essential piece of entryway furniture designed to hold hats, coats, andllas, reflecting the practical needs of bustling households at the turn of the century. This drawing presents both plan (top-down) and elevation (side) views, showcasing the meticulous drafting techniques used by furniture manufacturers to blueprint simple, functional designs for mass production. Produced by A.N. Davenpo...