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Dining Table

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular table with flat top, four legs that curve outward and taper downward, legs are connected by a stretcher in the middle; legs have a foot that is wider than the rest; tabletop has a lip on the short sides; table appears to be made of wood; surface of tabletop has discoloration; table against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1825
Medium
Maple, ash
Culture
American, Shaker
Dimensions
600 × 469 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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