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Drop-leaf Table

Michael Allison

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden table with a rectangular top and rounded edges. Two drop leaves on either side. Four legs, two thick and ornately carved in the middle, two thinner and tapered at the bottom. Stretchers connect the legs. Four claw feet with gold accents. Feet have wheels. Background is light gray. The table is titled "Drop-leaf Table" and attributed to "Michael Allison".

Artwork Details

Date
1817
Medium
Mahogany, white pine, ash
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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