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Dressing table

(American, 1777–1867)
about 1808–09
Object PlaceSalem, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, satinwood, bird's eye maple
Dimensions77.79 x 90.49 x 48.26 cm (30 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 19 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John B. M. Mactaggart
Accession number39.556
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On view
ClassificationsFurniture
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ProvenanceMade in 1808/9 by William Hook as a wedding present to his sister Hannah, who married Peter Folsom on Aug. 17, 1809. The table formed part of a group of pieces made for the wedding including Cat.s 70, 99, 100, and 101. It descended in the Folsom family and was presented by Hook's grandniece Mrs. Mactaggart, nee Elsie B. Folsom.
Commode
Thomas Seymour
1809
Sideboard
Thomas Seymour
about 1805
Restricted: For reference only
about 1790–1810
Sideboard
Thomas Seymour
1800–12
Looking glass
about 1807–10
Desk and bookcase
Anthony G. Quervelle
about 1830
Restricted: For reference only
Herter Brothers
about 1880
Right half of cornice section on top, from rear
Thomas Seymour
1806–10
Washstand
William Hook
about 1808