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Game table

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-17307

Description

Top has serpentine front with rounded corners, decorated with stringing along the outside edge. The apron, which follows the shape of top, is on front half of table only. The rear leg swings around to back to support hinged leaf when table is open. Four straight tapered legs are decorated with stringing and inlays, including an oval inlay at the top of each leg.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gaming tables
tables (support furniture)
inlay (process)
mahogany (wood)
Table
Table, Card
Table, Card

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29 1/2 x 32 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1952.10

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