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Tilt-top Table

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1750

GUSN

GUSN-4575

Description

Oval top attached to rectangular support on turned central pedestal terminating in tripod base with cabriole legs and padded feet (dovetailed to pedestal). Brass lock and latch at hinged support.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tilt-top tables
tables (support furniture)
wood (plant material)
Chippendale
Chippendale
TABLE

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

38.875 x 16.375 x 22.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.269

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