Sewing Table
1865–75
Medium
Rosewood
Dimensions
H. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); Diam. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm)
Classification
Sewing table
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Judith F. and William H. Hernstadt, 1978
Accession Number
1978.284
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, elegant *Sewing Table* crafted by Peter Glass between 1865 and 1875 exemplifies the refined furniture-making traditions of post-Civil War America. of luxurious rosewood—a dense, richly grained tropical hardwood imported for its durability and exotic appeal—the table stands 28½ inches high with a 27½-inch diameter, perfect for intimate sewing sessions. Its circular form and compact scale suggest a practical yet sophisticated design, likely featuring a drawer or tilt-top for storing needles, threads, and fabrics. Peter Glass, a ski...