From: "Robert L. Foster Important Maine Two Day Estates Auction, Early Furniture," http://www.fosterauctions.com/Sept.%205%20&%206/big%20pics/MVC-846Ff.JPG (accessed December 16, 2009)
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Card table |
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Object numberRIF4670 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Date17801800 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany |
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MarksUnknown |
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InscriptionsUnknown |
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ProvenanceRobert L. Foster Co. Auctioneers and Appraisers, Newcastle, Maine, September 56, 2009 |
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Associated namesRobert L. Foster Co. Auctioneers and Appraisers |
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NotesThe pictorial inlay of crossed leaves has traditionally been associated with Rhode Island since it is found on sideboards attributed to Thomas Howard of Providence. Card tables with this inlay are often attributed to Rhode Island. |
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Bibliography"Robert L. Foster Important Maine Two Day Estates Auction, Early Furniture," http://www.fosterauctions.com/Sept.%205%20&%206/big%20pics/MVC-846Ff.JPG (accessed December 16, 2009).Mark Sisco, "McCloskey Pastel Heads Foster Auction," Maine Antique Digest (December 2009): 18-B, ill. |