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Sewing Table

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-47105

Description

Sewing table. Pleated, tapered basket. Two drawers. Rests on splayed legs with brass paw casters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

work tables
tables (support furniture)
ash (wood)
mahogany (wood)
veneer
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)
veneering
Norway spruce (wood)
Empire (style)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)
Table
Table, Work
Table, Sewing
Mahogany
Mahogany Veneer
Ash
Pine
Tulip
Empire
Veneered
Table, Sewing

Inscription

illegible in pencil on back of drawer.

Additional Identification Number

1964.835

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 16 1/3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Elinor Smith

Accession Number

1984.835

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
New York state (United States)

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