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Worktable

Worktable

(1770–1844)
1815–25
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany veneer, mahogany, white pine, chestnut. yellow-poplar
DimensionsOther: 75.6 x 95.3 x 54.6 cm (29 3/4 x 37 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)
Width closed 21 in.
Credit LineGift of the William N. Banks Foundation
Accession number1977.335
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ClassificationsFurniture
Collections
InscriptionsStenciled in oval on lower drawer: "Wm. FISK / Cabinet maker / Washington St. / Boston" In graphite on underside of case bottom: " Back" (twice) and "Front" An illegible inscription In pencil appears on the underside of bottom of the middle drawer. A white paper label with red borders glued to the top of the bottom of the highest drawer reads: "Sewing Table / belonged to Anne / Kendall / Given to E.K.U."
ProvenanceOwned, according to paper label attached to object, by Anne Kendall; given to unknown person with the initials E.K.U.; 1977, purchased from Peter Hill Antiques, Winchester, New Hampshire (Accession Date: June 9, 1977)