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Chest-on-chest, 1760–90, Mahogany; eastern white pine; "flame" section of finial, probably maple; replaced urn support, prob…
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Case Piece · Essex

Chest-on-chest

Maker unknown · Essex · 1760–90

Medium
Mahogany; eastern white pine; "flame" section of finial, probably maple; replaced urn support, probably ash
Dimensions
86.9 x 44.8 x 23.7 in. (220.6 x 113.9 x 60.1 cm)
Accession
1930.2079
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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