Dining table

Dateca. 1793

Artist/Maker Robert Carter

MediumMahogany, white pine, maple

DimensionsOH: 28 3/4"; OW: 49"; OD (leaves down): 21"; OD (leaves up): 59 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1964-255

DescriptionDining table with flat rectangular top, with a deep, rectangular drop leaf at each side; each leaf hinged to top with three plain, butt hinges; plain straight skirt on each end; table supported by six plain legs, square in cross section; innner leg on each side swings out on gate to support leaf when extended.
MarkingsEach table branded three times with initials " P.E.E."; once on underside of top; once behind each gate
ProvenanceThese tables are probably the "2 Mahogony Dining Tables" made by Robert Carter of New York for L 10 and billed to "Mr. Elmendorf" on Aug. 28, 1793, the year of his marriage to his first wife. The tables then probably went to his daughter Maria, wife of Peter Sanders; their son Charles P; and their son Livingston who married Addie Ten Broeck and who owned the tables before their purchase by Mr. Plamiter. The tables were not at Scotia when purchased (see comments of Mrs. J. Glen in OF between 1964-205& 206)