Pair of tables

Possibly James Stuart

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Pair of tables
Maker: Possibly James Stuart
Date: 18th century
Culture: British
Medium: Mahogany, oil glazes
Dimensions: Overall (.1): 27 1/4 × 17 3/4 × 14 7/16 in. (69.2 × 45.1 × 36.7 cm);
Overall (.2): 27 1/8 × 17 7/8 × 14 7/16 in. (68.9 × 45.4 × 36.7 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1962
Object Number: 62.6.1, .2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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