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Dressing Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored, antique dresser by an unknown artist titled "Dressing Table". The dresser has a flat top with a slightly raised edge. It has six drawers, three on top and three on the bottom. The top drawers are smaller than the bottom ones. The dresser has a carved shell design on the front, below the drawers. The legs of the dresser are curved and tapered, with a decorative design at the top of each leg. The dresser appears to be made of wood, with a dark finish. The background of the image is light-colored, with shadows cast by the dresser.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–50
Medium
Walnut, walnut veneer, maple, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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