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High chest of drawers, 1700–1730, American black walnut; drawer bottoms, other elements, Atlantic white cedar; drawer sides,…
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Case Piece · Philadelphia

High chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Philadelphia · 1700–1730

Medium
American black walnut; drawer bottoms, other elements, Atlantic white cedar; drawer sides, backs, other elements, southern yellow pine
Dimensions
65.9 x 42.7 x 23.7 in. (167.3 x 108.4 x 60.3 cm)
Accession
1930.2311
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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