Work table, American, mid 19th century, rosewood, having rectangular top with egg-shaped molded border, center checkerboard made of ebony and light wood which slides to reveal solid mahogany top attached to a velvet work bag that slides out, all above conforming frieze having shaped supports with floral and berry decoration, above octagonal supports and shape base on bun feet.
Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2001.007.
Source or Donor
Farrow, Mrs. Emily Ravenel
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Anonymous
Made/Created
Date made
1830 - 1870
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Table, Sewing
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Table, Work
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Table
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Support Furniture
Nomenclature Class
Furniture
Nomenclature Category
Category 02: Furnishings
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
Old Number: 2001.7.2
Location
Location
Room
Reahard Room
Building
MH 102: Library
Category
Permanent
Date
February 7, 2023
Condition
Notes
Square base has one corner circular venner decoration missing, conforming apron has veneer missing in several sections, some wear to corners of slide, shadow of decorative supports on base.
