Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1770
Geography
United States: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
Culture
North American
Medium
wood; mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 38 1/4 in x 22 1/2 in x 20 in; 97.155 cm x 57.15 cm x 50.8 cm
Provenance
Belonged to Rufus King, a writer of the Constitution, Senator, Ambassador, vice-presidential and presidential candidate.
Inscriptions
None
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Robert K. Farrington and Mrs. Carol F. Jopling in memory of their mother Elizabeth Farrington
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1977.0024.1