Oak parlor table from the Perkins family, c. early 1900s

Furniture

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Oak parlor table from the Perkins family, c. early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2012.46.1

Description

Acc. No. 12.46.1 Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: circa early 1900's Object: Table, parlor Description: American-manufactured parlor table of quarter sawn oak. The top is supported on four legs that terminate in a pseudo-claw foot. The legs also support a matching shelf with serpentine edges. The top edge has a machine carved decorative motif as well as brackets secured to the legs. Size: L-24” x W-24” x H-31” History of Object: Table from the James H. Perkins family of 1417-19 Taylor Avenue; they constructed their home in 1893. Acquired from: Frank Perkins Date: 08/11/12

Interpretative Labels

Label

1/5/2021 MvL: current label: OAK PARLOR TABLE This table dates back to the early 1900's. It is from the residence of James H. Perkins at 1417-19 Taylor Avenue, erected in 1893.