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Slightly bowed overhanging mahogany top with patterned inlay band along edge; conforming case enclosing long drawer over three drawers, the center one being narrowest to accomodate arched bottom with patterned inlay edge; all drawer fronts with central flame birch panel bordered by dark veneer band broken by random lightwood squares throughout; top drawer has central oval panel flanked by two flamed panels; circular turned type brass knobs; columnar inlay on front above squared tapered legs with meandering vine inlay on front.
dressing tables
mahogany (wood)
birch (wood)
rosewood (wood)
inlay (process)
Hepplewhite
Table, Dressing
"This handsome form, frequently called a server or small sideboard today, served as a dressing table in the early nineteenth century. It provided a decorative home for such personal items as combs, jewelry, handkerchiefs, caps, ribbons, and cosmetics."
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Attributed to Judkins and Senter (Furniture maker)
Portsmouth, NH
34 11/16 x 36 7/8 x 20 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.985
New Hampshire (United States)
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