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image of Work and Writing Table
Martin Carlin (cabinetmaker)
French, c. 1730 - 1785
Work and Writing Table, c. 1770
veneered with sycamore, tulipwood, purplewood, ebony, boxwood, and various other woods; gilded bronze mounts
overall: 73.8 x 79.6 x 46.1 cm (29 1/16 x 31 5/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
Widener Collection
1942.9.425
On View
From the Tour: Neoclassical Decorative Arts of the Late 1700s
Object 5 of 6

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Private Collection, England. Mitchell Samuel; inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania after purchase 29 December 1923 with funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

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