Sewing Table
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Sewing Table, 1840–1860. Papier mache, mother of pearl, 30 x 4 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (76.2 x 11.7 x 47 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William Sterling Peters, 48.207.270. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 48.207.270_acetate_bw.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Sewing Table
Date
1840–1860
Medium
Papier mache, mother of pearl
Classification
Dimensions
30 x 4 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (76.2 x 11.7 x 47 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William Sterling Peters
Accession Number
48.207.270
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
What is this thing?
This is a sewing table and on top is a cabinet in which to keep supplies. These pieces (in a typically 19th century style) are so beautifully decorated it disguised their function!Amazing! Thank you!
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