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On Display: House - China Trade Room
Table (Sewing table)
1820-1840
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
- Lacquer
- Paint
- Gilt
- Brass
- Ivory
Museum Object Number
1962.0223 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. G. Brooks Thayer
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Complete Details
Object Number
1962.0223 A
Object Name
Table (Sewing table)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Date
1820-1840
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
- Lacquer
- Paint
- Gilt
- Brass
- Ivory
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
29.375 (H) x 24.875 (W) x 19 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
74.61 (H) x 63.183 (W) x 48.26 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at top. OD is at base.
The bag is 10 3/4 inches long and has a 2 inch trim.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Lange, Amanda E. 2005 Chinese Export Art at Historic Deerfield.
• Lacquerwork sewing table tieh Gloucester, MA, history, c. 1849: p. 127, no. 30Book: Edwards, Clive. 2007 Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles, Floorcoverings and Home Furnishing Practices 1200-1950.
• Definition of gimp: p. 101Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.
• Discussed: p. 18.