Title
Work Table
DateCirca 1826
Mediummahogany, brass
Dimensions30 × 21 × 17 in. (76.2 × 53.3 × 43.2 cm)
Object number1973.44.2
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA mahogany and white pine with mahogany vaneer table with three drawers of graduated depth with circular pulls. The upper drawer is fitted with compartments for pens and ink with a hinged rising desk flap; the middle drawer is divided for sewing equipment with three selected compartments; the third drawer is the deepest. The rectangular top has rounded edges and four legs are all turned at the top and foot with foliate carving between. There is a plain shelf with reverse bow at the bottom and brass casters. The side panels of the cabinet are set in with brass keyholes.On View
Not on view
19th Century
19th Century
1840-1850
19th Century
Chappell, William H.
circa 1830
Circa 1790
19th Century
