Card Table, Made by Michael Allison, 1810-1820
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In the early nineteenth century New York City emerged as the largest city and cultural capital of the United States. Consequently, it attracted emigrant European craftsmen like Duncan Phyfe and Charles Honore Lannuier, who created new standards for fashionable furniture. Into this mix, native-born craftsmen like Michael Allison competed with their version in the latest fashion, such as this signed card table.
In the early nineteenth century New York City emerged as the largest city and cultural capital of the United States. Consequently, it attracted emigrant European craftsmen like Duncan Phyfe and Charles Honore Lannuier, who created new standards for fashionable furniture. Into this mix, native-born craftsmen like Michael Allison competed with their version in the latest fashion, such as this signed card table.
Artifact
Card table
Date Made
1810-1820
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
35.2.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Norway spruce (wood)
Mahogany (Wood)
eastern white pine (wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Laminate
Veneer
Technique
Carving (Processes)
Handmade
Woodcarving
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 29.9375 in
Width: 18.5 in
Length: 36.25 in
Inscriptions
On back of table: M. ALLISON CABINETMAKER ... / NEW-YORK
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