Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art Style Painted Table Top Vanity with Mirror
Product Description: It is evident there is much love for both Folk Art and nature in this wooden two drawer vanity. Crafted and hand-painted from the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania region, this piece is believed to be the work-of-art of Ben F. Hoover and was painted by his daughter, Nora M. Hoover. It depicts nature with applied hand-painted birds (possibly Distlefinks) along with two hummingbirds pollinating flowers around an oval glass mirror. Inside both pull-out drawers are interesting, small collages from older newspaper or magazine clippings that were applied. The top drawer is the subject of “Cocoanut” and bottom drawer “Wool”. A lovely work of art most likely from the later part of 1900s that represents the love and simple way of life. Unfortunately both passed within months of one another in 2014-2015.
Note: Please refer to “Condition” for additional information.
Circa: Possibly Late 1970’s – 1990’s (unconfirmed)
Dimensions:Height: 26 1/2” (overall)
Length: 17 1/4”
Width: 12”
Item Weight: 16 pounds 5 ounces
Primary Material: Wood and Paint
Primary Color: Green
Artist/Craftsman: Marked Not Signed - Made by Ben F. Hoover and Painted by Nora Hoover. Not fully confirmed.
Origin: Lancaster County, PA
Markings: No visible markings other than handwritten label.
Condition: Previously owned – used. Still functional and decorative. Glass mirror is in good condition. There is a crack through top of vanity on left side and a 2" crack on front of backboard below mirror (as shown). Vanity still appears to be strong with no weakness. Legs are strong and solid. Some small chips in wood with wear. Handwritten label or tape on top has been left untouched. It is not know if label can easily be removed.
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