Art Institute of Chicago

Folding Sewing Stand

Shaker

1831–1850

Attribution

Shaker Colony (Attributed to) American, 19th Cen

Medium

pine, cherry and oak (maple, birch) rectangular pine top; shaped birch cleat at each end secured by six screws from bottom into top; cherry leg framework at each end set into each cleat with bolts; le framework consists of shaped crosspiece at top with legs pinned into each side; legs square at top, chamfered at center and cylindrical at base; one wooden caster in metal fittings on each leg; oak cleat across center bottom secured by shaped maple crosspiece locks legs in place with dowel from leg framework fitting into circular hole at each end of each cleat. condition: excellent; usual wear; minor split one foot

Physical dimensions

h: 66.7 × w (top): 92.1 × d (top): 49.5 cm (26 1/4 × 36 1/4 × 19 1/2 ins.)

Credit line

Not recorded by the source.