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Chest of drawers, 1790–1815, American black walnut, light- and dark- wood inlay; drawer backs; other elements, yellow poplar…
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Case Piece · Pennsylvania

Chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Pennsylvania · 1790–1815

Medium
American black walnut, light- and dark- wood inlay; drawer backs; other elements, yellow poplar; bottom of case, other elements, eastern white pine
Dimensions
54.2 x 42 x 20.5 in. (137.6 x 106.7 x 52 cm)
Accession
1930.2319
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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