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Drop-leaf Pembroke Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Drop-leaf Pembroke Table by unknown artist. Dark brown table with semi-circular drop leaves on both sides. One drawer on the right side. Four tapered legs, slightly thicker at the top. Legs are dark brown with a slight sheen. Small gold inlays on the legs, near the table top. The table top and drawer have a slight lip around the edge. Drawer has a small oval-shaped handle. The background of the image is light blue-grey. The table is positioned at an angle, with the left side closer to the viewer. A black frame surrounds the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1810
Medium
Mahogany, maple, ebony, tulip poplar, cedar, oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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