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Dropleaf table

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1740-1770

GUSN

GUSN-23624

Description

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany. Rectangular top with rounded leaves that extend to . Bottom of skirt cut into arch on ends, smooth on sides; unfinished where it extends out to support leaves. Visible dovetail joinery. Rests on four flattened cabriole legs that terminate in ball and claw feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dropleaf tables
tables (support furniture)
mahogany (wood)
Queen Anne
Mahogany
Queen Anne
TABLE, DROP-LEAF

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Frank D. Caristi & Sons (Restorer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

27 5/8 x 49 1/2 (HxW), 47 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5563

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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