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Chest of Drawers, 1760–90, Mahogany; drawer bottoms and backs, Atlantic white cedar; bottom and back of case, drawer sides,…
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Case Piece · Boston

Chest of Drawers

Maker unknown · Boston · 1760–90

Medium
Mahogany; drawer bottoms and backs, Atlantic white cedar; bottom and back of case, drawer sides, yellow poplar; some blocks, eastern white pine
Dimensions
31.5 x 33.7 x 20.9 in. (80 x 85.7 x 53 cm)
Accession
1930.2149
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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