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Chest of drawers, 1795–1805, Mahogany, mahogany and birch veneers with yellow poplar, white pine
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Case Piece · Portsmouth

Chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Portsmouth · 1795–1805

Medium
Mahogany, mahogany and birch veneers with yellow poplar, white pine
Dimensions
38 x 40 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (96.5 x 102.9 x 54.6 cm)
Accession
10.125.339
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Culture
American
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