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Cabinetmakers Edward Holmes and Simeon Haines revisited.(Collectors' notes)

The Magazine Antiques

| May 01, 2007 | Gustafson, Eleanor H. | COPYRIGHT 2007 Brant Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In May 2005, Erik Rini introduced us to the work of the New York City cabinetmakers Edward Holmes and Simeon Haines, who worked alone and in partnership between 1821 and the 1840s. (1) His article brought to light two additional pieces by these men and revealed the whereabouts of a table that had previously been unlocated. Mr. Rini brings us up to date here.

Since my initial research on these craftsmen was published two years ago, two new pieces have come to my attention that provide a little more information about these artisans--their products and the market they supplied. The first is the secretary bookcase illustrated below (Fig. 1), which bears a partial label of Edward Holmes (Fig. la). ...

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