Table with book carrier (cheveret)

Attributed to John McLean and Son, London, England

early 19th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Table with book carrier (cheveret)
Maker: Attributed to John McLean and Son, London, England (active ca. 1770–1815)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: British
Medium: Rosewood, gilt bronze
Dimensions: Table (a): 29 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (74.9 × 47 × 39.4 cm);
Book carrier (b): 14 × 17 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (35.6 × 43.8 × 23.5 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.167a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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