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Dressing table
William Hook (American, 1777–1867)
about 1808–09
Object Place: Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Mahogany, satinwood, bird's eye maple
Dimensions
77.79 x 90.49 x 48.26 cm (30 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 19 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John B. M. Mactaggart
Accession Number39.556
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Case furniture and boxes
Catalogue Raisonné
Randall 49
ProvenanceMade in 1808/9 by William Hook as a wedding present to his sister Hannah, who married Peter Folsom on Aug. 17, 1809. The table formed part of a group of pieces made for the wedding including Cat.s 70, 99, 100, and 101. It descended in the Folsom family and was presented by Hook's grandniece Mrs. Mactaggart, nee Elsie B. Folsom.