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Dressing table

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1690-1740

GUSN

GUSN-308142

Description

William and Mary dressing table with crossed stretchers. Three drawers with herringbone inlay around drawer edges, and drop brass pulls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing tables
wood (plant material)
brass (alloy)
William and Mary
Table
Table, Dressing
Table, Dressing

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States, New England

Dimensions

29 3/4 x 32 1/2 x 20 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.217

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