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Chest-on-frame, 1670–1700, White oak, yellow pine, white pine, poplar, maple
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Case Piece · United States

Chest-on-frame

Maker unknown · United States · 1670–1700

Medium
White oak, yellow pine, white pine, poplar, maple
Dimensions
35 5/8 x 26 1/2 x 18 1/8 in. (90.5 x 67.3 x 46 cm)
Accession
69.209
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. J. Woodhull Overton, 1969
Culture
American
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