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Card table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The card table by Gillows has a dark wood top with a semi-circular shape and a foldable design. The table has a dark brown wood base with gold accents. The legs are tapered and straight with gold detailing. There are gold decorative elements on the front of the table and on the legs. The tabletop has a smooth finish. The background is a plain light gray color. The table appears to be against a wall.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood, holly with white pine, sycamore, birch
Culture
American
Dimensions
533 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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