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Marble Top Table

1935/1942

George Nelson

Associated Names

George Nelson

Artist, American, 1887 - 1978

This is a technical drawing of a table. The drawing includes front, side, and top views of the table. The front and side views show curved legs and a smooth tabletop. The top view outlines the overall shape. Measurements are included with the width at 47 inches and depth at 24 inches. Various colors are used for annotations and labels indicating dimensions and design details. The design focuses on proportion and symmetry typical of furniture design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 29 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.5677

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite:Marble Top Table / Dining Room of Corbin House / Edenton, NC Built in 1758 / George Nelson B'klyn Museum / March 4

Wikidata ID

Q64571534

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