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Chest-on-Chest, 1780–1800, Highly figured soft maple; eastern white pine and butternut; some framing elements, soft maple
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Case Piece · North Stonington

Chest-on-Chest

Maker unknown · North Stonington · 1780–1800

Medium
Highly figured soft maple; eastern white pine and butternut; some framing elements, soft maple
Dimensions
91.4 x 42.6 x 20.6 in. (232.1 x 108.2 x 52.2 cm)
Accession
1930.2212
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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