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Drop-leaf Dining Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Drop-leaf Dining Table by George Hepplewhite: Black rectangular table with two drop leaf extensions on either side; four legs with three curved parts on each; each leg tapers to a foot with three curved claw-like protrusions gripping a ball; feet have a paw-like appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–90
Medium
Walnut, white oak, yellow pine, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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