Title
Dressing Table
Object Type
Date
ca. 1760
Description
Rectangular top with molded edge and notched corners above a case fitted with a frieze drawer. The interior fitted with four paper labels bearing various inscriptions concerning the lineal descent in the family of Josiah Finney of Bristol, RI. With five small drawers below, the central one carved with a stylized shell above a black and valanced apron continuing to cabriole legs ending in wafer pad feet. Original brasses "231" in chalk written on back exterior of central short drawer. With two drop finials on apron.
Cultural Origin
American, Massachusetts
Medium
mahogany, brass
Extent
Overall: 30 x 33 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (76.2 x 85.4 x 52.1 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 12, 1970, Sale 3134, lot 320
Identifier
2001.366
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