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High Chest of Drawers, 1700–1735, Yellow poplar; legs, soft maple, possibly silver maple; four corner posts, red oak; blocks…
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Case Piece · New England

High Chest of Drawers

Maker unknown · New England · 1700–1735

Medium
Yellow poplar; legs, soft maple, possibly silver maple; four corner posts, red oak; blocks above the two center legs, eastern white pine; restored feet, chestnut or ash
Dimensions
69.6 x 40.5 x 22.4 in. (176.8 x 102.8 x 56.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2614
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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