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High chest of drawers, 1730–50, Front of case, crotch walnut veneer; sides of each case, legs, applied moldings, American bl…
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Case Piece · Boston

High chest of drawers

Maker unknown · Boston · 1730–50

Medium
Front of case, crotch walnut veneer; sides of each case, legs, applied moldings, American black walnut; eastern white pine
Dimensions
70.5 x 41.1 x 22.5 in. (179 x 104.3 x 57.2 cm)
Accession
1930.2483
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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