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Candle Stand

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a wooden table. The table has a rectangular top with a thin border around the edge. The top is dark brown with some small imperfections. Below the top, there is a small drawer with a round knob in the center. The drawer is also dark brown. The table's base consists of a long, thin, tapered leg that splits into three curved legs at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color, with the table casting a slight shadow. The table appears to be made of wood and has a classic design.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Cherry, birch, pine
Culture
American, Shaker
Dimensions
515 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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