Erastus Hanor of made this dresser/ washstand in the late 1800s. Several examples of Hanor's work
are known to exist including a tramp art box and picture frame. Hanor was a farmer / dairyman and collected cigar
boxes from his customers on his delivery route. This dresser required 500+ cigar boxes
1991 at a
"Lettis Auction" (Oneonta,
NY), several examples of Hanor's work were sold, including the washstand, a ditty box and picture frame.
This washstand has been illustrated in –
Tramp Art One Notch at a Time by Wallach /
Cornish, page 52
By Hand by Janice Eaton Kilby, page 76
Erastus & Nancy Hanor
Erastus Hanor was born in Milford, Otsego County, New York, on 25 May 1835 and died 20 Nov 1901. He was married to Nancy Gammet and lived in the Cherry Valley, New York area most of his life. The Hanor's had 5 children. Daughters Stella and Della died in childhood. Jennie, Cora and Charles survived to adulthood.
photograph and information courtesy of the Hanor Family
Tramp Art furniture is rare and by an identified maker is rarer still. Included is a plate glass top for protection and makes this item useful as a server
