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Drop-leaf Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a drop-leaf table. The table is round with a foldable leaf on one side. The tabletop is dark-colored wood with a few scratches. The table has three legs, each turned with decorative spindle work, and a stretchers connecting the legs in a triangular shape. The legs are also dark-colored wood. The background is light-colored. The table appears to be antique.

Artwork Details

Date
1725–50
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
561 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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