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Chest-on-chest, 1760–90, American black walnut; drawer sides, some drawer runners, other elements, white oak; drawer bottoms…
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Case Piece · Pennsylvania

Chest-on-chest

Maker unknown · Pennsylvania · 1760–90

Medium
American black walnut; drawer sides, some drawer runners, other elements, white oak; drawer bottoms and backs, other secondary wood, yellow poplar
Dimensions
90.5 x 43.9 x 22.8 in. (229.9 x 111.5 x 57.9 cm)
Accession
1930.2147
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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