Monumental 19th c. French Bottle Rack c.1800s Pillows with applied paper graphics

with applied paper graphics

CREATOR Headlight Work Clothes

Both pieces have retained their original finish with no chips to the glass

Chicago and Mexico City

Its simple forehead and chin rests were embellished with padding—made from “imported dog skin

Monumental 19th c. French Bottle Rack c.1800s Pillows with applied paper graphicsABOUT This is a large iron French bottle rack with 17 tiers. This piece has retained its original finish with minor structural damage. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1800s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Zinc Coated Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. 7 spikes have been broken off DIMENSIONS H 70. 5 in. Diameter 23 in. HISTORY Bottle racks were used to dry wine bottles in the vineyards.