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Card table

Type
Decorative arts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1790-1810
Accession number
91.288.6
Maker
Unknown, American(Opens in new tab) (American)
Dimensions
29 5/8 x 35 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. (75.2 x 91.1 x 45.1 cm.)
Medium
mahogany, mahogany veneer, oak, and pine
Description
The table with an undecorated semi-circular top having a concave molded edge opening to reveal a plain interior surface, above a deep apron, the frieze panels with light colored wood stringing, the stiles with an inlaid oval patera containing acorns and oak leaves, the lower frieze edge decorated with checkered stringing, raised on four straight square section tapered legs, one a fly leg, with stringing framing four pendant bell flowers hung from a tweisted rope, above simple inlaid cuffs of ebony and light wood. The rear legs with matching inlay to the front and side faces.
Credit
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Dr. Arthur Bond Cecil and Mrs. Henrietta Smith Cecil
Department
American Art
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The table with an undecorated semi-circular top having a concave molded edge opening to reveal a plain interior surface, above a deep apron, the frieze panels with light colored wood stringing, the stiles with an inlaid oval patera containing acorns and oak leaves, the lower frieze edge decorated with checkered stringing, raised on four straight square section tapered legs, one a fly leg, with stringing framing four pendant bell flowers hung from a tweisted rope, above simple inlaid cuffs of ebony and light wood. The rear legs with matching inlay to the front and side faces.

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