Card table
Maker
Unknown, American
Additional Title(s)
- Federal mahogony semi-circular card table
Collections
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Date1790-1810
Mediummahogany, mahogany veneer, oak, and pine
Dimensions29 5/8 x 35 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. (75.2 x 91.1 x 45.1 cm.)
DescriptionThe table with an undecorated semi-circular top having a concave molded edge opening to reveal a plain interior surface, above a deep apron, the frieze panels with light colored wood stringing, the stiles with an inlaid oval patera containing acorns and oak leaves, the lower frieze edge decorated with checkered stringing, raised on four straight square section tapered legs, one a fly leg, with stringing framing four pendant bell flowers hung from a tweisted rope, above simple inlaid cuffs of ebony and light wood. The rear legs with matching inlay to the front and side faces.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Dr. Arthur Bond Cecil and Mrs. Henrietta Smith Cecil
Label TextThe table with an undecorated semi-circular top having a concave molded edge opening to reveal a plain interior surface, above a deep apron, the frieze panels with light colored wood stringing, the stiles with an inlaid oval patera containing acorns and oak leaves, the lower frieze edge decorated with checkered stringing, raised on four straight square section tapered legs, one a fly leg, with stringing framing four pendant bell flowers hung from a tweisted rope, above simple inlaid cuffs of ebony and light wood. The rear legs with matching inlay to the front and side faces.Status
On viewObject number91.288.6
