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Dressing table, 1740–60, Top and front of case, walnut veneer; applied moldings, walnut; sides and back of case, aspen; legs…
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Table · Putnam

Dressing table

Maker unknown · Putnam · 1740–60

Medium
Top and front of case, walnut veneer; applied moldings, walnut; sides and back of case, aspen; legs, soft maple; top of case and other elements, eastern white pine; interior partitions, drawer linings, drawer supports, backing of drawer divider, drawers guides, and front of wide drawer, yellow poplar; drawer fronts and front of apron, southern yellow pine
Dimensions
31.9 x 34.1 x 21.9 in. (80.9 x 86.7 x 55.5 cm)
Accession
1930.2206
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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