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Carl'ton ta"ble
an English writing table of c1800, having curved rear corners and a top with drawers surmounted by a
U-shaped section of drawers and cabinets, topped by a brass or ormolu gallery surrounding three sides of the writing area. Also called
Carl'ton House" desk', Carl'ton House" ta'ble. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.