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Dressing Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dresser by artist unknown titled "Dressing Table". The dresser is rectangular with a flat top. It has a small overhang around the edge of the top. There are three drawers, each with a white decorative handle. The middle drawer is wider than the top and bottom drawers. The middle drawer has a carved design in the center. The legs are curved and have a decorative design at the top. The legs end in a claw-like foot. The dresser appears to be made of wood and has a dark finish. The background is white. The dresser sits on a light-colored floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1755–90
Medium
Mahogany, yellow pine, tulip poplar, white cedar
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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