Category
American Furniture
Medium
Cedar Wood
Distinguishing marks
Made by Hooker Bassett Furniture Company Martinsville, Virginia (has Tag); Stamped NO 21 ROBE on back and has white chalk like writing
Condition
Good
Date Period
Early 1900's?
Size and dimensions of this item
Width 40" Height 65" Depth inside 18 1/2"
Weight
Approx. 80-90 lbs
Long Description
The stapled tag on the back says it was sent from the Hooker Bassett Furniture Company Martinsville, Virginia to Garfolda's Furniture Store, Utica, N.Y. It is stamped NO 21 ROBE. Undernearth that, there is also some kind of chalk writing below it.Â
The outside has been painted a redish color, but the inside is cedar wood. It has the original brass knobs (they look green in the picture but just need to be cleaned; they do not look green to the eye).Â
I have looked at a lot of Hooker Bassett Furniture, but have not come across many wardrobes, and none like this. I am looking for the age of this piece, as well as it's value.
Thank you for your help!
History
Found in the basement of a house built about 1900, believe it have been there originally
For Sale?
No
Re: Hooker Bassett Furniture Co. Wardrobe No. 21 ROBE
Based on the images I'd say it dates to the first quarter of the 20th Century,but wardrobes like this can date into the 1930's. No huge value in its present state,about $150.00 at auction.