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Worktable
William Fisk (1770–1844)
about 1825–35
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Mahogany veneer, mahogany, and pine
Dimensions
Overall: 76.2 x 50.8 x 49.2 cm (30 x 20 x 19 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Barbara Boylston Bean
Accession Number1976.649
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Tables, stands, screens
DescriptionSmall table with two drawers and drop leaves with supporting flaps underneath with wooden dowels; set on base made of four scrolled legs on casters and tapered column with molded base. Drawer pulls are round wooden knobs. Each drawer has a lock. Bottom drawer compartmentalized on interior.
Marks
Stencil into bottom inside of top drawer: "M. Fisk / cabinet maker / Washington St. / Boston" in broken-line oval border.
ProvenanceDescended in Boylston family of Boston.