Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Worktable
Object Number:
1957.204
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Mahogany, poplar
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 3/4 x 27 3/4 x 18 in. ( 75.6 x 70.5 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Empire ladies' worktable; rectangular form with hinged top that opens to reveal multiple compartments, with two tambour drum compartments located below upper case on either side; supported on trestle base joined by two rope-turned stretchers, with legs terminating in carved scrolls on casters.
Gallery Label:
This work table is nearly identical to a worktable in a private collection labeled by Duncan Phyfe and dated August, 1820.
Bibliography:
"Cabinetmakers of America," pl. 29, no. 2.
Credit Line:
Bequest of John B. Morris, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
