With over 90 separate pieces, not counting the draw pulls,
this miniature did take quite a while to make, and a little more thought on how to put
together accurately. Perhaps in the future I can work out how to carve the shell features on the drawer fronts.
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Rhode Island Chair
Rhode Island, c. 1758
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Lowboy
Connecticut Valley, c. 1740-1760
This particular design is one of Normans own, but he was determined to adhere closely to the
essential elements of the Queen Anne period.
In my model Queen Anne San Francisco house, examples are used as dressing tables, sideboards, and
work tops.
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Boston Side Chair
Boston, c. 1730-1760
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Candle Table
Philadelphia, c. 1750
During the evenings the 18th century, candles were the main source of light which this
table was designed to carry, being able to be placed close to the chair.
During the day, it became a handy place
for a cup of tea or the top could be folded down and the
table moved out of the way to against a wall.
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Desk
From various examples, c. 1740-1780
Early colonial houses did not have safe storage for personal valuables. Housewrights had not
yet come up with the concept of built in cupborads or closet space.
As a result desks of the period had small lockable
cabinets, a feature yet to be incorporated in this miniature. Still a work in progress.
