Dining table

Dateca. 1760

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts or New Hampshire

MediumWalnut, white pine

DimensionsOH: 27 5/8"; OW: 51 1/2"; OD: 18 1/4"

Credit LineGift of Margaret Richardson Philbrick in memory of her parents, Norman Egbert Richardson and Agnes Buckman Clough Richardson, and in honor her two brothers, Norman Egbert Richardson, Jr. and Channing Bulfinch Richardson.

Object number1984-297

DescriptionRound dining table with two drop leaves, skirt scalloped at each end, one leg on each side swings open to support top, cabriole legs ending in pad feet.Label TextThis is an example of the type of furniture that was exported from New England during the 18th century.ProvenanceThe donor indicated that her family had come from an old farm in New Hampshire.