Recently, I have been researching the objects in the historic rooms at Cranbrook House. The things I have noticed the most about these objects are the details: it seems no object was chosen for the house that did not have detailed ornamental carvings, woodwork, or decoration. Here are a few of my favorites:
Detail of the Zodiac Bowl, given to George and Ellen Booth by Henry and Carolyn Booth at Cranbrook on June 1st 1937 (TH 1993.1)
Detail of the Library’s Edward F. Caldwell & Company chandelier (CEC 535.2)
Detail of the Library’s Edward F. Caldwell & Company chandelier (CEC 535.1)
Detail of Queen Anne Style Settee upholstery (CEC 335)
Detail of Oscar Bruno Bach table lamp finial (CEC 292)
Detail of Queen Anne Style Open Armchair upholstery(CEC 261.4)
Detail of Edward F. Caldwell & Company table lamp (CEC 234)
Detail of andirons by Samuel Yellin (CEC 233)
Details of cassone chest by an unknown Italian maker (CAM 1929.74)
Detail from circa 1926 Reproduction Pompeian Hydria (Jug) (CIS 10368)
Detail of table lamp originally used in George G. Booth’s Bedroom (CEC 124)
“Craig the Faithful” stained glass panel (CEC 137)
Detail of writing table top (CEC 338)
Detail of stretcher of open armchair (CECT 118)
– Leslie S. Mio, Associate Registrar
Cranbrook Kitchen Sink 
Thank you! These details are so beautiful! Glad you could show them so well. Margie Matter ’48
LikeLike
Exactly!! It’s the details that I love so much
and that keep me coming back. There’s always something new to discover with each new trip through house and/or grounds.
LikeLike