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Nesting Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black nesting table by artist. Rectangular table top with scalloped edge, featuring a central etched design. Four legs, each with a carved design; two legs connected by a stretcher bar. Legs have a curved, three-toed foot with small feet. Background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Aspen or cottonwood, papier mache
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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