Card Table, Owned by John Hancock, 1760-1790

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Artifact Overview

This card table belonged to John Hancock -- Revolutionary War patriot, statesman, merchant and one of the wealthiest people in America. Hancock inherited an elegant mansion overlooking the Boston Common; and like other wealthy gentlemen of this time, he delighted in playing cards. He could well afford to purchase this fine table to enjoy a game of cards with friends and political associates.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Card table

Date Made

1760-1790

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

27.104.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Mahogany (Wood)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 28.75 in
Width: 18.25 in
Length: 28.875 in

Card Table, Owned by John Hancock, 1760-1790