Work table

Dateca. 1800

MediumMaple, tulip poplar, mahogany, birch and white pine; butternut (juglans cenerea) drawer side; paper

DimensionsOH: 27 1/2"; OW: 18 3/4"; OD: 17 5/8"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1979-297

DescriptionSmall square table of tiger and birds eye maple; one drawer with veneered and cross banded drawer front; tapered straight legs, square in cross section. Drawer lined with yellow printed paper (wallpaper) with green leaves and red berries.

Construction: Dovetailed drawer bottom chamfered along front and side edges, slid in dados and nailed to back of drawer. Possibly birch drawer sides, white pine drawer bottom.