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Center Table

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-2049

Description

Table with S-shaped legs; four S-shaped stretchers joined at center with urn; carved, shaped skirt; interchangeable wood and marble turtle-shaped tops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
cherry (wood)
marble (rock)
rosewood (wood)
Rococo Revival
Table
Table

Inscription

In paint on inside of skirt: ""Walter Cory. Portland Maine""

Maker

Cory, Walter (Maker)

Location of Origin

Portland, ME, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Francis Dane

Accession Number

1961.276

Places

Maine (United States)

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