Worktable

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This rosewood-veneered worktable was made between 1820 and 1850 by James Creighton, a cabinet maker in Dumfries, for one or both of his two daughters, Agnes and Elizabeth.

The flaps at the sides are supported by hinged brackets and the half-cylinder shaped bag of silk, which is reinforced with wooden slats, slides out.

Tables like this one were used for needlework.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-353-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KNJ 8
• Date: 1820 - 1850
  Between 1820 and 1850
  
• Material: Wood, rosewood
  Table, work
  
• Dimensions: 29.60" H x 29.50" x 18.20"
  
• What: Table, work
  
• Subject:
• Who: Creighton, Dumfries (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries
  
• Event:
• Description: Small Regency work table of rosewood, with a rectangular top with two flaps, two drawers, and two rectangular legs each with two feet and joined by a stretcher, by Creighton of Dumfries, 1820 - 1850
  
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