Newburyport, Massachusetts cabinetmaker, Joseph Short (1771-1819) is the best-known member of this 18th- and early 19th-century family of woodworkers. A large body of work is associated with him, including several signed and labeled pieces of furniture. A large number of cabriole-leg candle stands with a unique foot, lolling chairs with set-back arm supports and games tables with diamond inlay are also attributed to Joseph Short based on their similarity to the labeled examples.
Any individual or institution in possession of a labeled or documented piece of Short Family furniture is encouraged to contact Melissa Berry at 603-793-5984 or melissadavenportberry@gmail.
This complex dressing box with fitted interior is dated 1694 and was made as an acknowledgment of the wedding of Henry and Anne Short of Newbury, Massachusetts. Interesting features include a looking glass, secret drawer locks and a hidden drawer.
A FEDERAL MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE
Possibly Joseph Short (1771-1819), Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1810-1820In two parts: the upper with rectangular top surmounted by a broken swan's-neck pediment centering a fluted plinth flanked by four fluted plinths above a conforming case with glazed doors with gothic arched mullions, opening to reveal a shelved interior; the lower conforming case with hinged writing flap over three graduated long drawers, on ring-turned and tapering lotus carved feet, appears to retain its original brasses
David C. Garcelon Seeking any information on Short family connection with Instrument Makers.
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- Short, Joseph, carpenter, cabinetmaker, 1771 - 1819, Newburyport, MA.
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2 comments:
Hi,
My name is Marc Cendron. I live in Newburyport and have beem collecting Newburyport items. I have two labelled pieces of furniture by Joseph Short. The Historical Society of Old Newbury also has several pieces two are labelled.
Feel free to contact me at marc.cendron@tch.harvard.edu
I wish you all the best on your very worthwhile endeavour tracking down the Short family and their works.
Thanks Marc Sent you an e-mail
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