Pembroke Table, 1785-1800
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Beginning in the 1790s, Pembroke tables became popular in wealthy American households. These versatile tables were used in parlors and bedrooms and were often moved from room to room. They could be rectangular or oval, but they always featured drop-leafs to make the table larger for eating breakfast, writing or serving tea.
Beginning in the 1790s, Pembroke tables became popular in wealthy American households. These versatile tables were used in parlors and bedrooms and were often moved from room to room. They could be rectangular or oval, but they always featured drop-leafs to make the table larger for eating breakfast, writing or serving tea.
Artifact
Pembroke Table
Date Made
1785-1800
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
65.81.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cherry (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 26.5 in
Width: 20.75 in
Length: 32.875 in
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