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High chest of drawers, 1760–90, American black cherry, including backboard of lower case; eastern white pine; some elements,…
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Case Piece · Connecticut

High chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Connecticut · 1760–90

Medium
American black cherry, including backboard of lower case; eastern white pine; some elements, including upper backboard of upper case, southern yellow pine
Dimensions
87.5 x 38.6 x 19.8 in. (222.2 x 98.1 x 50.3 cm)
Accession
1930.2228
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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