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In the collection ofMetropolitan Museum of Art

Sewing Table

James X. Smith|United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

In the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Maker

James X. Smith|United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

Date

1843

Medium

Cherry, butternut, pine, basswood, sycamore, maple

Dimensions

28 x 32 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (71.1 x 82.6 x 59.7 cm)

Form

Table

Origin

New Lebanon

Culture

American, Shaker

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession

66.10.18

Credit line

Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966