Silver mounted; leather
by Bolton & Co. in late 1700s
Inscription on handle reads: Col. Wm Pearce Gloucester 1751-1845. Pearce's portrait is in the Murray Room
Donated by Hough, Misses in 1928
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Inscription on handle reads: Col. Wm Pearce Gloucester 1751-1845. Pearce's portrait is in the Murray Room
Free standing black and gold columns enclosing a looking glass. Classical figures with an entablature. 14 gold balls.
Pembroke tables appeared in large numbers in Boston area household inventories from the Federal period. Their small size, adjustable surface size, and easy portability made them suitable for tea drinking, gaming, writing, and serving of light meals.