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Chest of Drawers

Artist unknown (American, 19th century)

Chest of Drawers, Artist unknown (American, 19th century), 1800–15, Mahogany, birch, and white pine
Maker
Artist unknown (American, 19th century)
Date
1800–15
Medium
Mahogany, birch, and white pine
Dimensions
95.9 × 103.5 × 58.4 cm (37 3/4 × 40 3/4 × 23 in.)
Form
Case Piece
Origin
Portsmouth
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession
1948.108
Credit line
Purchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society
The serpentine form of the façade, the contrasting birch veneer in bold geometric patterns, the central drop pendant, and the beautifully curved French feet make this chest of drawers an outstanding example of 19th-century Portsmouth furniture. The chest retains its original stamped-brass hardware.
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