Pembroke Table, 1800-1810

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Pembroke Table

Date Made

1800-1810

Creator Notes

Urn inlays are similiar to Goddards but the tassle inlays are similiar to Weaver.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

26.5.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Mahogany (Wood)
Satinwood (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Pine (Wood)
Veneer

Technique

Inlay (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 27.875 in
Width: 31.25 in
Length: 36 in

Pembroke Table, 1800-1810