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High chest of drawers, 1750–60, Mahogany; drawer linings, in most instances, yellow poplar; back of lower side drawers in lo…
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Case Piece · Newport

High chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Newport · 1750–60

Medium
Mahogany; drawer linings, in most instances, yellow poplar; back of lower side drawers in lower case, chestnut; sides and back of middle drawer in lower case, chestnut; bottom of wide drawer in lower case, eastern white pine, chestnut; small vertical partition between the two drawers in line in upper case, soft maple; some blocks and other small framing elements, eastern white pine
Dimensions
86.2 x 38.2 x 20.7 in. (218.9 x 97 x 52.7 cm)
Accession
1930.2310
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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