Sewing Table

Name/Title

Sewing Table

Entry/Object ID

2002.031.13

Description

One painted and grained tripod, tilt-top table in the country Chippendale style. It was obviously used as a sewing table as evidenced by a series of sewing bird clamp dimples on the underside of the circular top. Legs are snake foot design with 'pad' or 'slipper' feet. The piece has its original faux-wood grain painted surface in imitation of mahogany. The legs are dovetailed to the ballasted support column and further anchored to it by means of a wrought iron, three branched 'spider' brace. The tilt-top catch mechanism is of wrought iron and also original to the piece.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1780 - 1825

Dimensions

Height

28-3/4 in

Diameter

24-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions are those taken with the top open or in the service position. The height with the top tilted up is 42.25"

Material

Wood, Wrought-iron, Paint