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Dressing Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Dressing Table by an unknown artist. The table is rectangular with a flat top. The table has a dark wood finish. There are six drawers, three on either side of a central section. The drawers have silver handles with a decorative design. The table has four legs that are curved and tapered, with a small foot at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The table casts a shadow on the floor. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–60
Medium:
Mahogany, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 515 px
Museum record:
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