LIBRARY TABLE

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

LIBRARY TABLE

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.15

Description

Engraved book plate illustrating circular table with additional small circular drawer unit; three-arm candelabra shown atop drawer unit, serpent entwined around center pillar, foliate scrolls forming other arms; drawer unit comprised of three small shallow drawers, curved faces, each with lock, inlaid panels and bands of wood of different grains; thick tabletop comprised of at least three drawers, each with curved face, lock and two lion's head drawer pulls; scroll brackets uniting tabletop with base; square base with inlaid wood of different grains forming geometric pattern, hinged front door with lock; large claw feet; titled "LIBRARY TABLE" at center top; diagram of top view and scale at center bottom labeled "Plan." And "Well."; "2" written in pencil at lower right; "[incomplete] n delin. " at lower left corner; reverse blank.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Date made: Early 19th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

14 in

Width

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 14 x 8 in. (35.6 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Paper (wove), ink

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Large section of upper left corner missing; center top missing upper part and folded over; upper right corner chipped, creased and folded; left side chipped; slanted tear at lower left side; chip above middle right side; lower right corner missing; chipping along bottom; two vertical tears near center bottom; extensive creasing and surface dirt all over and on reverse; some foxing on reverse.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial