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Chest-on-Chest, Maker, attributed to: Edmund Townsend (American, 1736/7–1811), 1755–85, Mahogany; eastern white pine; one dr…
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Case Piece · Newport

Chest-on-Chest

Maker, attributed to: Edmund Townsend (American, 1736/7–1811) · Newport · 1755–85

Medium
Mahogany; eastern white pine; one drawer divider, blocks, and some other framing elements, chestnut
Dimensions
84.7 x 41.4 x 20.8 in. (215.1 x 105.2 x 52.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2162
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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