Table, Joe T. Robinson Family

 
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Robinson table
Table, Joe T. Robinson Family
Robinson table
Robinson table

Table, Joe T. Robinson Family

Object number1972.009.00
Date1835-1850
MediumCherry, Cherry Veneer, Brass
Dimensions27 x 20 7/8 in. (68.6 x 53 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Table
  • Table
DescriptionA cherry and cherry veneer empire table. It has a rectangular top over a single drawer with applled beading. It also features four ring and vase turned legs ending in flatten "Bun" feet. The top is held by screws set in alcoves inside table frame.

Joseph Taylor "Joe T." Robinson was born on August 16, 1872 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Robinson won his 1894 campaign for state representative. He later won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902, a position he held for a decade. In 1912, Robinson ran for governor and won. However, Senator Jeff Davis died of a heart attack before Robinson was inaugurated. Robinson decided to run for Davis' seat and won. During his short time as governor (1913), Robinson created a state banking board, a state health board, and the Arkansas Highway Commission. On March 8, 1913, Robinson officially resigned the governorship to take his Senate seat. He died of a heart attack on July 14, 1937.
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