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Candle Stand

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden table with a round top and three curved legs. The table has a short, narrow stem connecting the top to the legs. The top is circular and flat. The legs are curved outward and downward. The table is made of medium-toned wood. The background is light gray. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1840
Medium:
Cherry
Culture:
American, Shaker
Dimensions:
532 × 625 px
Museum record:
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